Kanabiso Pokuna Raja Maha Vihara

Kanabiso Pokuna Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhala: කණබිසෝ පොකුණ රජ මහා විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka. The temple is located in Handapanagala village approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) distance from Wellawaya town. The temple has been formally recognized by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The designation was declared on 22 November 2002 under the government Gazette number 1264.

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The temple
The temple is situated on Handapanagala-Ulkanda road about 4 km (2.5 mi) off from the Wellawaya-Tissamaharama (A2) highway. It is believed that this temple was constructed by King Dutugamunu (161 BC – 137 BC). Among the archaeological remains a ruined Stupa, scattered stone columns, and two drip-ledged caves are identified. The Stupa is almost in a dilapidated state, resembling a large mound of earth.

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  • Reference ID: 37051 | Posted: June 12, 2023 | Last Update: June 12th, 2023
  • Date/Era: 161 BC – 137 BC
  • Tags/Group: 161 BC – 137 BC, Buddhism, Viharaya
  • Location: Sri Lanka > Uva > Monaragala
  • Credits: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanabiso_Pokuna_Raja_Maha_Vihara
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