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Udubaddawa Shilapokkarani Purana Viharaya (Silapokkarani Purana Viharaya — සිලාපොක්ඛරණී පුරාණ විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple 16 km off Madampe and 7 km off Kuliyapitiya with a Tampita Viharaya belonging to the Kandyan era. To reach the temple from Madampe, travel 15 km on the Kuruegala road to reach Udubaddawa town. The access road to the temple can be found 1.5 km past the Undubaddawa and lies about 100 meters off this road.
A Tampita Viharaya is a building constructed on a wooden platform supported by several stone pillars, usually 3-4 feet high. Its roof is supported by a timber structure, and the walls are typically made of wattle and daub. Inside, the chamber walls are often adorned with paintings, primarily in the Kandyan style.
The Tampita Viharaya at Shilapokkarani Purana Viharaya is built with a narrow circumambulating path with a 1/2 height protective wall around the image house. A small granite structure marks 2452 BE ( 1908 CE) indicating the year it was built.
Top part of the wall is covered in carved wooden planks to provide protection while allowing adequate light. The roof is thatched with flat clay tiles typical of buildings of the Kandyan era. A new Hewisi Mandapaya has been built in front of the Tampita Viharaya. The viharaya itself has been restored recently.
Also See
- Tampita Vihara of Sri Lanka Index
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
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| Route from Madampe to Udubaddawa Shilapokkarani Purana Tampita Viharaya |
| Through : Dummalasooriya – Udubaddawa distance :16 km Travel time :30 mins Time to spend : 20-30 mins Driving directions : see on google map |
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