Ruins re-emerge...

February 25, 2025

The water levels of Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs have started to recede owing to the dry weather condition prevailing across the country. As the water level of the Maussakelle Reservoir started to drop significantly, the ruins of the Sri Shanmugam Hindu Kovil of the old Maskeliya town have re-emerged.

Pics by - Ranjith Rajapakshe

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