Walauwa or walawwa is the name given to a feudal/colonial manor house in Sri Lanka of a native headmen. It also refers to the feudal social systems that existed during the colonial era. The term walauwa is derived from the Tamil word valavu, which denotes a compound or garden, and by implication, a large house with aristocratic connotations.

Ehelepola Nilame (1773 – 1829) was a courtier of the Kingdom of Kandy. He was the first Adigar (a role which combined the powers of a prime minister and a chief justice) from 1811 to 1814 under the reign King Sri Vikrama Rajasinha. He was appointed by the king as the Disawe (local governor) of Sabaragamuva.

2024年2月5日 · As per both oral and written accounts such as the Deepa Varnanawa (Kandyan era), the term walauwa is said to be of South Indian origin. Yet, the residencies of the Tamil-speaking elite of the North-East, or those of the related clan groups in South India use the term.

Maduwanwela Walawwa is a Walauwa located in Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. The Walawwa is in the town of Maduwanwela, which lies between Embilipitiya and Rakwana, approximately 207 km (129 mi) from Colombo. Maduwanwela Walawwa dates back to the reign of King Wimaladharmasuriya II (1687-1707 AD). [2] .

In the ancient era, the Walauwa was the name that was given to a feudal/colonial manor house of a native headman. This was also a part of the feudal social systems that existed during the colonial era. The term walauwa means a compound or garden or by implication, a large house with aristocratic design.

This documentary was produced by Prof. Rohana Lukxman Piyadasa.Horagolla Walauwa (also known as Horagolla) is a large bungalow (as mansions are referred to l...

2020年4月19日 · The hotel Mansion Nugawela is a place in the hill country of Sri Lanka to spend a lavish holiday. The mansion belonged to an aristocratic family in Kandy who were believed to have lived a lavish lifestyle during the early 90s. The original Beragama Walauwa was built in the 1850’s by the late K. Nugawela.

2023年11月29日 · The walauwa was a residence of an aristocrat in the past and, according to the Sinhala Dictionary, it is derived from the Tamil or Telugu word ‘walawu’. Some also refer to it as a place of jurisdiction.

2021年3月18日 · The Horagolla Walauwa is reflective of the expensive tastes of its first owner in many ways. Be it the imposing, airy porch or the large, spacious hall that can easily host a small party of visitors, almost every square inch of the house conveys a …

Celebrate your special day amidst the timeless beauty of Illukawela Walauwa. Our Walauwa’s historical charm and serene surroundings create a magical backdrop for weddings and celebrations. Discover our family-owned oasis on four acres of lush countryside.