History of Matara City

August 11, 2010

The Name Matara its meaning – During the past Matara was called ” Mahathota”. The river running through Matara is ‘Nilwala River. There was a wide area across this river. Hence it was called “Mhathota” which means “The great ferry “.Out all the other “great ferries in Sri lanka,Mahathota attracted the attention of the poets. [...]

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