Matale

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Matale is a town in the hill country of Sri Lanka, 142 kilometres (90 miles) from Colombo and 26 kilometres (17 miles) from Kandy. It is an area steeped in history and village living. The mayor of matale is Hilmy Careem, as of May, 2006.

The Matale administrative district also contains the historic Sigiriya rock castle, Aluwihare Temple and Dambulla Cave Temple. Surrounding the town are the Knuckles foothills called Wiltshire. It is a mainly agriculural area, where tea, rubber, vegetable and spice cultivation dominate. Knuckles mountains are special landmark of matale

The Aluvihare Temple, on the North side of the town, is the historic location where the Pali Canon was first written down completely in text on ola (palm) leaves. Situated near Aluvihare are numerous monastery caves, some of which exhibit fine frescoes.

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Hindu temple in Matale

Memorial over the 1848 rebellion

Matale town

Christ Church, Matale is an old church which was built in 1860. The Present Vicar is Rev. John Peranantham, since 2007.

New Office bearers for the year 2008 is as follows:-

Mr. D J Kanagaraj - Secretary - Mr. Jerami Ravichandran - Treasurer - Mr. Sarath Wimalasinghe - Mr. Bandula de Silva -

The church needs financial assistance and if any one interested please contact the Vicar Rev. John Peranantham, No.14/15, Kandy Road, Matale. Sri Lanka. Telephone Number +940662222350.