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Mountain range in Maskeliya, Sri Lanka From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saptha Kanya (Sinhala: සප්ත කන්යා) (Meaning - Seven Virgins) (also known as Upper Laxapana Mountain Range) is a mountain range in Maskeliya, Sri Lanka. In Tamil it is known as Anjimalai (Tamil: அஞ்சிமலை) (Meaning - The Five Peaks). It is a ridge of seven peaks near the Norton Estate bordering the Sabaragamuwa Province and Central Province. The tallest peak is 1,569 m from the sea level.
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Saptha Kanya | |
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![]() Saptha Kanya mountain range | |
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Coordinates | 06°53′52.74″N 80°29′59.97″E |
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Native name | සප්ත කන්යා (Sinhala) |
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The literal meaning of the name Saptha Kanya is Seven Virgins. However, folklore also mentions that the name is a corruption of Svaptha Kanya, meaning Sleeping Virgin.
4 December 1974, the aircraft, Martinair Flight 138 crashed into the mountain shortly before landing, killing all 191 people aboard – 182 Indonesian hajj pilgrims bound for Mecca, and 9 crew members.[1]
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