Kala Wewa, which also in nearby vicinity built by the King Datusena in 307 B.C, is a twin reservoir complex (Kala Wewa & Balalu Wewa) which has a capacity of 123 million cubic meters together making the biggest tank in Sri Lanka. Water of the tank was transferred to the Thisa Wewa in Anuradhapura by an ancient 86.9 km long canal called Yodha Ela which has a fine slope of one foot per mile While supplying water also for the small tanks in rural areas on the way.

Being one of main storages in the Mahaweli Irrigation Scheme since 1976, the tank serves to the population in the North Central Sri Lanka. It is used for fresh water fishing and the flora, specially the grasses in its valley, for the herds of cattle in the area.

Aukana Buddha Statue in Sri Lanka that rise to a height off 11.36 meters, is the tallest ancient Buddha statue in Sri Lanka The Aukana statue, stands tall among all the grand masterpieces in Sri Lanka. its creator is not known, and  revealed that it dates back to the 5th Century, during the reign of King Datusena 459-477AD. The entire statue has been carved out of an expansive rock face and it is still attached to it.

The history of the Vijithapura Rajamaha Viharaya is not clearly known. According to the legends, the history of the temple goes back to the reign of the King Dutugemunu (161 BC to 137 BC). The South Indian invader King Elara who conquered the Anuradhapura Kingdom during the 2nd century BC has established a strong fort at Vijithapura. The Vijithapura battle between King Dutugemunu and invader king Elara was a decisive and major battle in the history of Sri Lanka.

However, King Dutugemunu has won that battle and after winning the war, the King Dutugemunu has constructed a stupa at this location to commemorate the Vijithapura battle. Later the Vijithapura Rajamaha Viharaya was built around this stupa. There is  a stone believed to be a stone used to sharpen the sword within this premises.