Bihalpola
Rajamaha Viharaya
According to the legend, this Viharaya was constructed during the reign
of King Devanmpiya Tissa (250-251 B.C.). Among the ruins that can be
seen at the site, there are a Stupa, an Attani pillar inscription, several
stone pillar base and a flight of steps, possibly belonging to the Anuradhapura
period.
There is Tempita Viharaya, which is known as Datu Mandiraya, built during
the Kandy period. Among the paintings on the walls of the Viharaya figures
of Arhants Sariputta and Moggallana can be seen. On the ceiling, a delightful
lotus design has been painted and along the walls of the corridor the
paintings of Vessantara and some other Jathaka stories are depicted.
- closest town : Narammala
- Local Authority : Alauwa / Alawwa
- District : Kurunegala
nuwarakanda
Purana raja maha vihara
the building of this temple was initiated by prince Sooratissa according
to the requirement of venerable Mihindu. its construction was continued
even during the time of king Walagamba. the chaithya of this temple is
known as the third oldest in sri lanka, and yet today unfortunately is
reduced to ruins of stone heaps.
- closest town : Alauwa / Alawwa
- Local Authority : Alauwa / Alawwa
- District : Kurunegala
Pallama Nandimithra
Raja Maha Viharaya
The Nandimithra Raja Maha Viharaya is said to be built by on of the
King Dutugemunu's (161-131 BC) warrior giants, the Nandimithra. Recent
excavations have located remains ancient building and a farmer who was
digging an coconut pit near the temple has unearthened an copper statue
of about 5 1/2 feet in height.
- closest town : Chilaw
- Local Authority : Anamaduwa
- District : Puthlam
Naindanawa
Rajamaha Viharaya
The ancient Naindanawa Rajamaha Viharaya is siad to have the
Largest Nipena (seven hooded Cobra) carving in the country. The temple
is situated in the remote village of Palagama in Polpithigama in Kurunegala
district.
- closest town : Rambe
- Local Authority : Polpitigama
- District : Kurunegala
Created : October 3, 2010
Updated :
February 6, 2011
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