Kudumbigala Monastery is a secluded and ancient Buddhist monastic complex located near Arugam Bay in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Built in 246 B.C. during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa, it is one of the oldest monastic sites in the country, embodying the spiritual and historical richness of Sri Lanka’s Buddhist heritage. Historical Background …
Yatagala Temple, locally known as “Yatagala Rajamaha Vihara” is around 2300 years old rock cave temple which is unknown for most of the tourists who visit Sri Lanka. This is a very peaceful place with few local visitors who visit to worship. How to reach : Yatagala Temple is located 4km inland Unawatuna, to reach, …
Located in central province of Sri Lanka, the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple is a living Buddhist site that is focused on a series of five cave shrines. There are clear evidence of this cave temple was inhabited by forest-dwelling Buddhist monks for 23 centuries. These natural caves have been transformed continuously throughout the historical period …
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Kande vihara temple is a major Buddhist temple in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. This temple was established in the year 1734 and it is one of the popular temples in Sri lanka.The temple got its name “Kande Vihara” (Mountain Temple) because the temple was built on a top of a hill. This 18th Century temple …