The Banlangoda Pinnawela Elugala Rajamaja Viharaya is an ancient Tampita Temple in the Kanathiriyanwela village. Believed to be connected to King Vatta Gamini Abaya, better known as King Walagamba (103 BC – 89 BC) this temple has been seen the patronage of King Mayadunne (1521-1581), Seetawaka Rajasinhe (1581 – 1591?) and many kings of the … Read more
Gatabaru Raja Maha Viharaya (Getabaru Raja Maha Viharaya) is on a mountaintop on the Akuressa – Deniyaya Road (A17) between Morawaka and Deniyaya. Until recently this temple has been rather neglected due to the rough terrain of the location. But now a good tar road has been built from the bottom of the mountain to … Read more
Kuragala (Sinhala: කූරගල) is a pre-historic archaeological site consisting of an early human settlement during the late Pleistocene period and ruins of ancient Buddhist Cave temple complex, dating back to the 2nd century BC, in Balangoda, Sri Lanka. The temple complex is located on the Balangoda – Kaltota road (B38) approximately 24 km (15 mi) … Read more
Godakawela Sri Mahinda Purana Viharaya is an ancient temple with a Tampita Viharaya built during the era of the Kandyan kingdom. The temple lies right in the center of Godakawela town between Madampe and Pallebedda. A Tampita Viharaya is a structure built on a wooden platform that rests on a number of stone stumps usually … Read more