Dedigama
Museum type :
ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Established in :

Holidays :
Tuesdays

Visiting Hours :
8.00am to 5.00 pm

Contact No :

Location :
Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka

Display Objects :

The museum contains the collection of Stone/Metal /Terracotta/ Timber findings, Coins, Beads etc.




Description :

Dedigama is a village located in the Gampaha District of Sri Lanka. It is located within the Kandy District, which is the cultural, political and administrative center of the country. The village is a picturesque rural village situated in the hills of Kandy. It is located at an elevation of about 1,500 feet and is about an hour’s drive from Kandy. The village is surrounded by lush green mountains and is also home to a large number of tea plantations. Dedigama is home to a variety of traditional Sri Lankan arts and crafts.

The village is known for its wood and metalwork, pottery and weaving. These skills have been passed down through generations and the village is still producing some of the finest traditional Sri Lankan art pieces in the country. The village is also known for its annual festival, the Dedigama Festival, which is held each year during the month of August. The festival is a celebration of the village’s culture and traditions and is attended by people from all around the country. Dedigama is also known for its beautiful landscape and its tea plantations, which are a major attraction for tourists.