THEN
- The cartels behind the Dunuvila lake are called Laggala (Also Known as
Lakegala). Laggala is derived form the Sinhala term Elakke Gala, which when
translated into English gives us the meaning’ Target Rock’. Laggala served as
an sentry point for Ravana’s army. It was from this rock the first Glimpse of
Rama’s army was sighted and information sent to Ravana.
NOW
- This hill is geographically the highest part of the northern region of
Ravana’s city. On a clear day the north-east side that is Thiru Koneshwaram and
north west side that is Talai mannar could be seen even today. Ravana is
believed to have meditated on this rock and prayed Shiva at Thiru Koneshwaram
from this point. It is here that Ravana was killed by Rama’s Brahmaasthram. The
top of Laggala is flat & is believed to have been hit by the Brahmaasthram.
