Located in Hatton, Lakshapana fall which in 126
Metres in height, springs from Maskeliya Oya , a
River which begins its journey from Adam’s peak
or ‘Mt.Samanala. ‘According to Sinhalese folklore,
Maskeliya Oya Originates at the ‘lndikatupaana, on
The top of Adam’s peak.
There are two theories as how the
Water fall got its name. One is that since it cascades
Over a vast number of rocks, it was called. ‘Laksha’
Which means a hundred thous and Pahana which
Means rock.
The second theory is that the name
Lakshapana was derived from ‘Lassana pahana’
whichMeans Beautiful . Today, Lakshapana
falls lives up to its name with regard to the
second theory because it Powers Sri Lanka’s
first hydro power plant, generating electricity
and thereby providing light to over a hundred
thousand homes.
