Nestled atop a plateau and encircled by majestic mountains, the citadel of the Kandyan kingdom is a place where history and legend intertwine. During the colonial era, locals referred to this area as “Kanda” in Sinhala, meaning “mountain.” Foreigners, struggling to pronounce this word, called it “Kandy”, and that name has endured in English. However, … Continue reading Legends on How KANDY Got Its Name – Senkadagala