Alakolagoda Purana Viharaya

Traveling through Meegahakivula towards Mahiyanganaya and 2km past B86 road (Dambagahapitiya – Pinnagolla – Arawa – Meegahakiula road) a minor road to the right will take you to the Alakolagoba Purana Viharaya.

Granite pillar stumps of what had been the base of a Tampita Viharaya can be seen at this temple and two guard stones with female figurines at this temple symbolize that this was done by a queen’s craftsman.

Pic by Dr. Ashan Geeganage
Pic by Dr. Ashan Geeganage
Pic by Dr. Ashan Geeganage
Pic by Dr. Ashan Geeganage
Pic by Chanaka Jayamal
Pic by Chanaka Jayamal

At Loggal Oya which passes close to the temple, lies a place called Randoliya Diya Ne Pokuna. This is a natural pool and tradition state that the consort of King Walagamba used to bathe at this pool. The rocks surrounding this natural pool show signs of a structure being erected around this pond long ago.

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  • Reference ID: 36884 | Posted: June 5, 2023 | Last Update: June 5th, 2023
  • Affiliation: Buddhism
  • Tags/Group: Buddhism, Viharaya
  • Location: Sri Lanka > Uva > Badulla
  • Credits: https://amazinglanka.com/wp/alakolagoba-purana-viharaya/
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