Danture

Danture, also known as Danthure, is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. It is located about 20 kilometers from Kandy, the former capital of the country.

Country Sri Lanka

Elevation

1,600 ft (500 m)

Time zoneUTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)

zip code

20465

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Danture
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Interactive map of Danture
Country	Sri Lanka
Province	Central Province
Elevation	1,600 ft (500 m)
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time)
zip code	20465

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Danture was the site of a major battle between the Portuguese and the Kandyans in 1594. The Kandyans were victorious in this battle, which is considered a turning point in the indigenous resistance to Portuguese expansion. Danture is also home to a number of religious and cultural attractions. These include the Danture Viharaya, a Buddhist monastery that is said to have been founded in the 3rd century BC, the Husi Maha Devi Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Parvati, and the Danture Raja Maha Viharaya, a Buddhist monastery that is said to have been founded by King Parakramabahu I in the 12th century.^{[citation needed]}

The name "Danture" means "place of the tooth" in Sinhala. This is because the village is said to be the home of a sacred tooth relic of the Buddha.^{[citation needed]}

The village is surrounded by hills and forests. There are a number of hiking trails in the area that offer views of the surrounding countryside. Danthure is a relatively small village, but it has a number of shops, restaurants, and guesthouses.^{[citation needed]}