Somawathi Rajamaha Viharaya (සෝමාවතී චෛත්යය)
The miraculous Somawathiya (Somawathi Chethiya) was built in 2nd century BC enshrining the right tooth relic of Buddha. The only other tooth relic lies in Dalada Maligawa in Kandy.
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Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya
Lying inside the elephant infested Yala National Park, Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya has been home to over 12,000 Arhath Bhikkus in the 1st century AD
Gurulupotha Sita Kotuwa / Seetha Kotuwa (ගුරුළුපොත සීතා කොටුව)
Hidden inside the jungles in Gurulupotha on the way to Mahiyangana lies a ruined site called Gurulupotha Sita Kotuwa surrounded by a garden of water falls lost in time.
Gokarella Polgolla Shastraravinda Pirivena (ගොකරැල්ල ශාස්ත්රරවින්ද පිරිවෙන)
The Gokarella Polgolla Shastraravinda Pirivena is a prestigious seat of learning which has earned fame not only in Wayamba but throughout the length and breath of Sri Lanka today
Karandeniya Shailatharama Viharaya (කරන්දෙනිය ශෛලතලාරාම රජමහා විහාරය)
South Asia’s largest reclining Buddha statue lies in an ill-maintained, little known Temple in Karandeniya called Shailatharama Viharaya close to Balapitiya
Seruwawila Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya (සේරුවාවිල මගුල් මහා විහාරය)
A greater part of the Dhatuvansa is devoted to the history of the relics deposited in the Seruwawila Dagaba, and to an account of its erection, and the ceremonies held in connection with it. It was constructed by King Kavantissa in the 2nd century BCE enshrining the forehead bone relic (lalata dhatu) and a hair relic of Buddha.
Henanigala Raja Maha Viharaya – Dehiattakandiya (හේනානිගල රජමහා විහාරය – දෙහිඅත්තකන්ඩිය)
Henanigala Raja Maha Viharaya ( Senanigala Raja Maha Viharaya) is a temple complex built by King Kawanthissa in the 3rd Century BC in the Dehiattakandiya area.
Seethakanda Ancient Monastery at Monaragala (මොනරාගල සීතාකන්ද ආරාමය)
Seethakanda (Sitakanda, Seetakanda, Sithakanda) aranya is located in the district of Monaragala and is believed to be dating back to time of Polonnaruwa Era ( 1017-1236 AD).
The Cursing Practice in Sri Lanka as a Religious Channel for Keeping Physical Violence in Control: The Case of Seenigama
This study deals with the cursing Practice in Sinhala Buddhism in Sri Lanka. The author concentrates on the god Devol in the hamlet of Seenigama on the south-west coast.
The Oldest Royal Peace Treaty at Sangamuwa Rajamaha Viharaya
Sangamuwa Rajamaha Viharaya is home to probably the oldest recorded peace treaty in world sketched on stone slab in the 12th century by two warring kings.
Sandagirigodella of Tissamaharama (සඳගිරිගොඩැල්ල)
At the entrance to this Sandagirigodella site stands a mass of ruins in stone. Some standing monolithic pillars. Next to it lies the Pilimage (Image House).
Samangala Ancient Forest Hermitage in Ampara (සමන්ගල පුරාණ ලෙන් විහාරය)
Samangala Cave Temple Complex believed to be built by the king Saddhatissa (137-119 BC) of Anuradhapura and consists of about 50 dripledged caves in the eastern slopes of the Samangala rocky hill.
Ratnapura Maha Saman Devalaya (රත්නපුර මහා සමන් දේවාලය)
Standing as the spiritual heart of Ratnapura, the Maha Saman Devalaya is dedicated to the guardian deity Saman, protector of Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak). Blending history, devotion, and vibrant traditions, the shrine draws thousands of pilgrims each year, especially during its grand annual perahera—a festival of color, drumming, and dance that keeps centuries-old customs alive.
Salgala Monastery – The Rocky serenity (සල්ගල වන සෙනසුණ)
A place of rare serenity, which could inspire Sandesha Kavya writers, Salgala monastery, is easily accessible from Warakapola. Seven miles on the Anguruwakanda road and another 2 1/2 miles from Galapitamada bring one to its entrance.
Ritigala Forest Monastey Ruins (රිටිගල ආරණ්ය සේනාසනය නටබුන්)
Ritigala Ruins decorative urinal These are at least 70 caves at Ritigala which were prepared for monks between the 1st century BCE and the early centuries CE.
Ridi Viharaya at Kurunegala (කුරුණෑගල රිදී විහාරය)
Ridi Viharaya seamlessly blends King Dutugemunu’s ancient legacy with Kandyan-era artistry. The site features the stone “Jackfruit Temple,” a massive reclining Buddha, and rare “Bible tiles” gifted by the Dutch. Its unique “Pancha Nari Getaya” and lion-headed imagery showcase a fascinating intersection of Buddhist devotion and diverse cultural influences.
Rathganga Asu Maha Shrawaka Pasvisu Rajamaha Viharaya : Punchi Dambadiva (රත්ගඟ අසූ මහා ශ්රාවක පස්විසූ රජමහා විහාරය)
Nestled in the Sabaragamuwa hills, “Punchi Dambadiva” is a unique temple complex featuring life-sized replicas of India’s sacred Buddhist sites like Buddhagaya and Lumbini. Founded by Ven. Girimale Chandraloka, it provides a spiritual alternative for pilgrims, showcasing 80 Arahant statues and 24 Buddha figures under one roof.
Ras Vehera (Sesuruwa) Buddha Statue (රැස්වෙහෙර සස්සේරුව විහාර සංකීර්ණය)
According to chronicles The King Mahasen (276-303 AD) who ruled from Anuradhapura has built a statue called “Rahera” statue at the base of the “Rahera” cliff. It is thought that Ras Vehera is this statue and after his death the work on the site has also halted.
Rambadagalla Viharaya at Kurunegala (කුරුණෑගල රම්බඩගල්ල විහාරය)
In the tranquil village of Rambadagalla in Ridigama in the Kurunegala District, a huge stone sculpture is taking shape at the little known Rambadagalla Viharaya
Ramba Rajamaha Viharaya at Ambalantota – රම්බා රජමහා විහාරය
History of Ramba Rajamaha Viharaya ancient monastery complex dates back from the period of 2nd-3rd century BC of King Devanampiyatissa’s reign to the 4th-10th century of Polonnaruwa and even the Ruhuna rata period of time,