Beligala Sri Vijaya Sundararama Rajamaha Viharaya popularly known as Beligala Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient temple lying between Alawwa and Nelundeniya in the Kegalle District. According to historical records, Beligala Temple is one of the places where the first 32 shoots of the Sri Maha Bodhi (Dethispala Maha Bodhi) were planted which dates this temple … Read more
Bentota is a resort town on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast. Its long Bentota Beach stretches north, where it becomes a sandy strip known as Paradise Island, parallel to Bentota Lagoon. Even though this town is now best known for its beaches, the history of this town goes as far as the 2nd century BC and … Read more
This stupa has been built by King Parakramabahu the Great ( 1153-1186) as a memorial to the location he was born. In 1070 Prince Vijayabahu defeated the Chola invaders who ruled Polonnaruwa and brought the country under a single ruler. While he made his capital Polonnaruwa, his sister Mitta’s son Manabharana was appointed as a … Read more
Danagirigala Rajamaha Viharaya lies on a remote picturesque mountain off Mawanella. The temple is believed to be built by King Walagamba during the 1st century. The rock inscriptions at the site date this temple complex to a period even before – the pre-Christian era. To reach the temple you need to climb 367 granite steps. … Read more
According to the folklore Deliwala Kota Vehera was built by a regional king called Keerthi Tissa in the 3rd century BC. On a request by him, King Devanmpiyatissa (250-210 BC) invited Mihindu Maha Thero and he came to this temple with the relics which were ceremoniously enshrined. According to Professor Paranavithana, this stupa was built … Read more
Devanagala Raja Maha Viharaya is an ancient cave temple in the Mawanella area of the Kegalle District which has been in the news recently. Devanagala Temple is believed to be built during the era of King Parakramabahu the Great (1153-1186) of Polonnaruwa Kingdom. There is also a belief that the temple was first built by … Read more
Dodanthale Raja Maha Vihara (also known as Sri Seneviratne Uposatha Raja Maha Vihara) is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Mawanella, Kegalle District, Sri Lanka. The temple is located about 4 km (2.5 mi) away from Mawanella town. The temple has been formally recognized by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The … 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
Have you ever felt like you have been immersed in the green comfort of the countryside? You may think that I am talking of Knuckles or the Sinharaja forest But strangely sometimes these luxuries come very close to home and the city of Colombo. Just turn off at the Nelundeniya junction on the Kandy road … Read more
Keheliya Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhala: කැහැලිය රජ මහා විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka. The temple is located in Handapanagala village approximately 11 km (6.8 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 … Read more
Kiri Vehera is an ancient stupa situated in Kataragama, Sri Lanka. This stupa probably dates back to the 3rd century BC and is believed to have been built by King Mahasena, a regional ruler of the Kataragama area. One of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country, Kiri Vehera is among the Solosmasthana, … 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
Kshetrarama Maha Vihara (also known as Kekirideniya Pansala) (Sinhala: ක්ෂේත්රාරාම මහා විහාරය හෝ කැකිරිදෙනිය පන්සල) is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. It is located in the Lakshapathiya area, approximately 1.2 km (0.75 mi) from the Katubedda junction on Colombo-Galle main road (A2). The temple has been formally recognized by the Government … Read more
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka. It is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha’s first visit to the country and is one of the Solosmasthana, the 16 sacred religious locations in Sri Lanka. Currently, this temple has been declared as one of the archaeological sites in … Read more
Menik Vehera (also written as Manik Vehera) is situated within close proximity to Yatala Stupa but not large in size. It has been restored in 1894 keeping to the original shape. This stupa is attributed to King Mahanaga. Henry Parker believes that it was constructed by King Dutugemunu. Remains of several ancient buildings are found … Read more
Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara (also known as Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara) (Sinhala: මුල්කිරිගල රජමහා විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple in Mulkirigala, Sri Lanka. It has been built on a 205 m (673 ft) high natural rock, surrounded by another four rocks known as Benagala, Kondagala, Bisogala, and Seelawathiegala. The temple site is located about … Read more
Sri Pushparama Vihara ( Sinhala: ශ්රී පුෂ්පාරාම විහාරය) is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Ratmalana, Western province, Sri Lanka. It is located at Sri Dharmarama junction on the Colombo-Galle main road. The temple has been formally recognized by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The designation was declared on 23 February … Read more
Sri Subodharama Raja Maha Vihara (Also known as Karagampitiya Vihara) is a historic Buddhist temple situated at Dehiwala in the Western province, of Sri Lanka. The temple is located at the Dehiwala junction on the Colombo-Galle main road, about 9 miles south of Colombo city. The temple has been formally recognized by the Government as … Read more
Sunandarama Maha Vihara, also known as Maha pansala is located in the southern part of Sri Lanka. It is situated 65 kilometers north of Colombo, 36 kilometers south of Galle, and 200 meters east of Ambalangoda railway station. This sacred place holds a land of nearly 5 acres. Traditionally this “Vihara” belongs to “Vilegoda”, “Nambimulla”, … Read more