The Kanniya heated water springs are a characteristic wonder that are entwined with the myth and legends of Sri Lanka.This spot is Situated along the Anuradhapura 6-7 kilometers from Trincomalee.
As indicated by data sheets at the site, Kanniya Hot water spring has the history from the King Rawana period. It says that King Ravana stuck the earth with his sward in a few spots and a few wellsprings were begun on those spots. The water was hot and thats the start of this boiling hot water springs.
The neighboring Mari Amman Kovil, which holds the lease for the property, controls and keeps up the wells. Local people pay Rs. 10 (US 8 pennies) and nonnatives Rs. 50 (US 40 pennies) to enter the wells and go for the presumed recuperating forces of the high temp water springs.
The spot is known for boiling hot water springs and there are seven square formed wells ,the measure of each one well changes. Individuals accept that this high temp water is beneficial for some skin perishes and it has mending force for Arthritis and Rheumatic.
The base of the well is framed of quartz, sand and rock and subsequently the water is clear and not sloppy. The temperature of each one well shifts and because of its mineral structure. The archaeological office has now taken responsibility for area and right histories of these wells are presently shown for the general population.
Now,according to data from board, these wells were presumably a piece of a lake complex utilized by Buddhist ministers of Velgam Vehera Monastery and a expansive number of stays of Buddhist building has been recuperated around these wells.
There are some old building crushed by the war. Offices needs to be enhanced more. It is still a mystery in the matter of how the water of the springs are warm and it is said that the temperature of the wells changes.
On specific time air bubbles can be seen climbing from the base, providing for you an impression of a pot of water being warmed. (you can see in video).
If you have a plan of travelling then this palace is good choice and the best time to visit is at sun rise in the morning or late night when the sun goes down as it is tranquil and qualities of the night give a quieting impact. It must be noted that the water ought to be utilized inadequately so the springs will stream for successors.
AW: Arun Kumar
