Haththakuchchi (“Elephant’s belly”) near galgamuwa, ic an impressive rock temple complex of great atmosphere, dating back to the century B.C.; it is also closely associated with legends of the heroic and saintly King Sri Sangabo. Built reveled a group of four handsome shrines and a curious rotunda, probably and image house with pavement and foundations intact.
A similar ancient century complex is found at Rajangane, also near Galgamuwa. A handsome circular pillared shrine with four entrances, raised on a terraced platform, many other notable structures, cave shrines, ponds an d1st to century A.D. rock inscriptions make this an ancient site of much interest.
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