Arugambay ; Panama Sri Lanka

 
Panama in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka is one of the most picturesque villages. The estuary at Panama leaves an unforgettable memory for the visitor.  


             The Sand Dunes At Panama - Sri Lanka

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Picturesque Panama Beach

The sand dunes here create a fascinating sight for the visitor. It has a completely different environment from the rest of the region. The experience one gets here is unique. One gets the feeling of travelling in an Arabian desert. According to the villagers the dunes had protected the area from the recent Tsunami which devastated most coastal areas of the island. So the villagers talk of the dunes with awe and respect. 

The beach at Panama  has a mesmerizing effect on any nature lover. This stretch of the beach is not so crowded. Therefore the visitor can enjoy the rolling waves at leisure. The photographs here bear witness to this fact. The shallow sea here is safe for children. If you want to enjoy the true beauty of the environment you must visit here in the evening, with the sun set. The sun set creates a breath taking view as the one you see here. About the environment, the place is not polluted. I did not note any trash littering the beach.  

One cannot easily take one's eyes away from the sea. Automatically your eyes get glued to the beautiful sea and the gently rolling waves.

The joy of children is overflowing with the waves embracing their feet. 

 This really would be an unforgettable memory for my family. How could any one easily delete such an awsome view. 

 In order to make your visit a part of your life you must take a dip in the sea. The sea at Panama always welcomes you and she is never hostile to the visitor. 

 The waves rolling. 

 Enjoying the journey at his best. 

 This is one of the ideal places for a family visit. 

It is the beauty of the Panama beach that reflects on my son's face. 

Words cannot explain such a beauty! 

Magnificient! 

A paradise! 

 Relaxed!

A night out on the Panama sand dunes. 

Dinner being prepared by my good friend who was born and bred in this beautiful environment. 

Ampitiya Dewala-Panama

The Holy Ampitiya Dewala ( Paththini) at Panama. 
The Paththini Dewala is the holiest place at Panama. The whole village get together during the annual festival time. It is the belief of the villager that the annual festival invokes blessings on Panama. The village of Panama was spared during the recent Tsunami. It is the fervent belief of the villager that they were protected by the goddess Paththini. Most people say that they were warned by some stranger to leave the village minutes before the disaster and thus their lives were saved.  The villagers have an awe inspiring respect for this place.

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The place where the traditional Ankeliya: a traditional team sport for which only men participate, is held. The wooden forks which are used for the sport could be seen here. 

The pit you see here is known as the 'henawala'. It is used during the traditional Pththinidewala festival. 

 This aged old log known as 'henakanda' which lies in a corner of the Dewala premises plays an important role during the traditional festival. 

A journey to The Panama Village Tank

The villagers often come to this tank with their families , catch fish prepare their meals and enjoy. The tank helps the villagers relax and maintain the unity of their families. Children have fun while the elders engage in their friendly chats while busily preparing the meals. 

A good catch

An unforgettable experience for children.

     The Arugambay Beach - Eastern Sri Lanka

The Arugam Bay surf beach is located 314 km from Colombo and 2 ½ km south of the small town of Pottuvil in the Ampara District which belongs to the Dry Zone along the South-East coast of Sri Lanka.

Reaching Arugam Bay Sri Lanka

Arugam Bay can be reached from Colombo via Moneragala while the journey is approximately
a 7 hour drive along the A4 main road.