Bopath Ella Falls, Sacred waterfall in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka
The Kuru River drops 30 meters through a narrow mountain opening, creating a pattern that resembles a Bo tree leaf at Bopath Ella Falls.
Ancient rulers of Sri Lanka visited the waterfall for bathing rituals during their pilgrimages to the Maha Saman Devale temple in Ratnapura.
Local residents maintain beliefs about a hidden treasure within the waterfall, which according to folklore requires one thousand human sacrifices to obtain.
The falls receive an average rainfall of 5,080 millimeters annually, with the water flow supporting the irrigation of surrounding paddy fields.
The waterfall emerges through a confined rocky gap before expanding into a wider stream, creating a natural formation that mirrors a Bo leaf shape.
Location: Sabaragamuwa Province
GPS coordinates: 6.80000,80.36667
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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