Kekirawa Divisional Secretariat

Kekirawa Divisional Secretariat is a Divisional Secretariat of Anuradhapura District, of North Central Province, Sri Lanka.



Prehisoric period
Kekirawa has a long history which goes back to the pre-historical era. The ruins of that period can be founded around the Ritigala hills and some places situated in Anuradhapura District and Matale District border. ( see also - Prehistory of Sri Lanka )

Legends
There are few legends about Kekirawa. According to Valmiki's Ramayana Ritigala hills that situated in Kekirawa has been mentioned. Also many people in Sri Lanka, India and other south asian countries believe that there are many secrets of king Ravana has been hidden in this area. ( for more details see the article about Ritigala )