Dematamal Viharaya

Dematamal Viharaya is a Buddhist temple in Okkampitiya village, Monaragala district, Sri Lanka. The Stupa of Dematamal Viharaya is considered as one of the oldest Stupas in Sri Lanka built in the 2nd Century BC.

Pic by Tharanga chandika Prasad
Pic by Anuranga Herath
Pic by Oshada Peiris
Pic by Chatura Ratnasooriya
Pic by Oshada Peiris
Pic by Chamila Rideevita
Pic by Ishara Adikaram
Pic by milinda shanaka soysa
Pic by Dhamma Geethanjana

According to folklore, it is the place that provided safety to Prince Saddhatissa, who was attempting to flee after losing the fight with his elder brother, Prince Dutugamunu.

Map

  • Reference ID: 37001 | Posted: June 10, 2023 | Last Update: June 10th, 2023
  • Date/Era: 2nd Century BC
  • Tags/Group: 2nd century BC, Buddhism, Viharaya
  • Location: Sri Lanka > Uva > Monaragala
  • Credits: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dematamal_Viharaya
    • Faiza Latif

    - more..