Dewram Vehera Purana Rajamaha Viharaya

Thanamalwila Devram Vehera Rajamaha Viharaya is one of the hundreds of ancient temples belonging to the Magama Kingdom lying in the Hambantota District. As with many others, the archaeological value of the temple has been long neglected and is bound to disappear soon.

Pic by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
Pic by VFECT films
Pic by Nimal Seneviratne
Pic by Nimal Seneviratne
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Pic by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
Pic by Sanjeewa Pushpakumara
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Pic by janaka nishantha

A preserved ancient stupa with a diameter of approximately 40 meters and rows of granite pillars of an ancient building can be seen at the temple today.

This temple lies between Thanamalwila and Lunugamvehera junction in the area known as Kotakumbura next to the A2 road itself.

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  • Reference ID: 36990 | Posted: June 10, 2023 | Last Update: June 10th, 2023
  • Affiliation: Buddhism
  • Tags/Group: Buddhism, ruins, Viharaya
  • Location: Sri Lanka > Uva > Monaragala
  • Credits: https://amazinglanka.com/wp/devram-vehera-thanamalwila/
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