The origin of the Sri Danthapaya Rajamaha Viharaya at Ambulugala can be traced back to King Parakramabahu VI (1411-1463) who is considered the last king to bring the country under one rule. According to a plate given to a person called Himi Bandara by the Buvanekabahu VI (Sapumal Kumaraya), the temple has been constructed as … Read more
Arambegama Sri Sudassanarama Purana Viharaya is a temple lying in Arambegama belonging to Pitiyegama Grama Niladhari Division in Rambukkana. To reach the temple, take the road towards Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage from Kandy Road. Travel for 3.5 km until you reach Hiriwadunna junction (before the orphanage) and take the left turn towards Naranbedda. Travel on this … Read more
Burunnewa Sri Nagarukkarama Tampita Viharaya is an ancient temple hidden away in the middle of picturesque paddy fields between Ambepussa and Nelumdeniya. One of the unique features a visitor could observe today at this temple is the Tampita Vihara Ge. Tampita Vihara was a popular architectural feature of temples during the Kandyan era. The temple … Read more
Eraminigammana Sri Susilaramaya is an ancient temple going to the era of the Kandyan Kingdom lying close to Hemmathagama in the Kegalle district. The temple consists of two historical buildings, one is the old Bana Maduwa (preaching hall) and the other is the ancient Tampita Viharaya. A Tampita Viharaya is a structure built on a … Read more
Passing Pulinathalarama Viharaya at Ambalthota is another ancient temple called Gangaramaya Rajamaha Viharaya belonging to the Kandyan Era. Lying close to a tributary of the Walawe River from one side and the sea from another side, this temple too has been subjected to the horrors of the 2006 tsunami. At this temple, you can find … Read more
Peellawela Purana Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient temple in the Hakuruwela area in Weeraketiya, Hambantota district. Among the buildings of this temple is a Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan era. However, the presence of Siri Pathul Gal (blocks of rock carved with a footprint of Buddha) which were objects of veneration in the 2-3rd … Read more
Bibile Kokunnewa Purana Viharaya is an ancient temple in the Monaragala district with a Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan era. This temple lies on the Bibile – Inginiyagala road, just 6.5 km off Bibile town. Tampita Viharaya is a structure built on a wooden platform that rests on a number of stone stumps usually … Read more
Six kilometers from Badalkumbura towards Buttala lies the ancient Veheragoda Purana Rajamaha Viharaya. The most significant building of the temple is the ancient Budu Ge (image house) built during the Kandyan era. Although quite small, this image house looks like an art gallery in a time capsule. The entrance to the image house is made … Read more