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'''Rathna Ella '''is a waterfall located in [[Hassalaka|Hasalaka]][[Sri Lanka|, Sri Lanka]]. It is the 14th tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka, reaching up to 101 meters (331 ft).<ref name=":0">{{Cite report |url=https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/migration/lk/Knuckles.pdf |title=Local Action Global Impact: Voices from the Knuckles Landscape |last=Global Environment Facility - Small Grants Programme |date=April 2022 |access-date=21 April 2024}}</ref>{{Rp|page=30}} It springs from the [[Knuckles Mountain Range|Knuckles mountain range]], serving a role in the local community by supplying water for irrigation and [[Paddy field|paddy cultivation]] sustaining approximately 200 farmers.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}}
'''Rathna Ella''' is a waterfall in [[Hassalaka|Hasalaka]], [[Sri Lanka]]. It is 101 meters (331 ft), and is the 14th tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka.<ref name=":0">{{Cite report |url=https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/migration/lk/Knuckles.pdf |title=Local Action Global Impact: Voices from the Knuckles Landscape |last=Global Environment Facility - Small Grants Programme |date=April 2022 |access-date=21 April 2024}}</ref>{{Rp|page=30}} It springs from the [[Knuckles Mountain Range|Knuckles mountain range]], and supplies water for irrigation and [[Paddy field|paddy cultivation]] to the local community, sustaining approximately 200 farmers.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}}

Beyond its economic value, Rathna Ella is a notable cultural and ecological site.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} The name "Rathna Ella" means "''field of gems''", reflecting its precious role in the community.{{peacock term|date=April 2024}} Despite its towering presence, the waterfall exudes a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts.{{peacock term|date=April 2024}}


The waterfall is protected by an organization called "Soba Mithuro of Rathna Ella", which was registered officially in 2018.<ref name=":0" />{{Rp|page=30}}
The waterfall is protected by an organization called "Soba Mithuro of Rathna Ella", which was registered officially in 2018.<ref name=":0" />{{Rp|page=30}}

== Folklore ==
Superstitious villagers say that there were seven vessels filled with precious stones hidden close to the fall, but that five have now been found. However, anyone attempting to find the final two will meet an untimely death at the bottom of the fall.{{peacock term|date=April 2024}}


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Latest revision as of 18:27, 21 April 2024

Rathna Ella
Rathna Ella Falls
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LocationHasalaka, Sri Lanka
Total height101 m (331 ft)

Rathna Ella is a waterfall in Hasalaka, Sri Lanka. It is 101 meters (331 ft), and is the 14th tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka.[1]: 30  It springs from the Knuckles mountain range, and supplies water for irrigation and paddy cultivation to the local community, sustaining approximately 200 farmers.[citation needed]

The waterfall is protected by an organization called "Soba Mithuro of Rathna Ella", which was registered officially in 2018.[1]: 30 

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Global Environment Facility - Small Grants Programme (April 2022). Local Action Global Impact: Voices from the Knuckles Landscape (PDF) (Report). Retrieved 21 April 2024.

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7°00′N 80°59′E / 7.000°N 80.983°E / 7.000; 80.983