Siri Sunandaramaya Tampita Viharaya at Medagama, Algama lies close to the Algama town. Algama can be reached from Yakkala – Urapola road if traveling from Colombo.
A Tampita Viharaya is a structure built on a wooden platform which rests on number of stone stumps usually 3-4 feet tall. The roof is held by a structure built of timber and the walls are generally made of wattle and daub. Walls inside the chamber is more or less always covered in paintings drawn mainly in Kandyan style.
This Tampita Viharaya is listed in the book” Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara” by Kusumsiri Wijayawardhana. No further information is available.
Also See
- Tampita Vihara of Sri Lanka Index
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Map of the Medagama Sri Sunandaramaya
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Driving Directions to Medagama Sri Sunandaramaya
Route from Colombo to Medagama Sri Sunandaramaya |
Though : Kandy road distance : 54 km Travel time :1.45 hours Time to spend : 20-30 mins Driving directions : see on google map |