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.
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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,
Ramakele Stupa at Sigiriya (රාමකැලේ ස්තුපය)
Ramakele Stupa at Sigiriya is thought to be constructed in the 5th century by king Kashapa I (477-495 AD) or Mugalan I (495-512 AD).
Rajapihilla : The Royal Bath of Kandy (රජපිහිල්ල – මහනුවර)
Rajapihilla (The Royal Bath) of the ancient kings of Kandy lies hidden on a by lane of Ampitiya Road where no regular tourist visits.
Rajagala Monastery (රජගල ආරණ්යය නටබුන්)
Rajagala Viharaya and Monastery dating back to the pre christian era is situated in the Ampara on a rugged and thickly forested rocky mountain.
Pulinatalaramaya at Kalutara – The Lost Glory of the Temple by the Beach (පුලිනතලාරාමය)
The Pulinatalaramaya, in Kalutara holds many untold historic events that took place in the coastal line during the era of Ven. Weligama Sri Sumangala Thera and Anagarika Dharmapala in the 18th century.
Dimbulagala Pulligoda Galge Frescoes (පුල්ලිගොඩ ගල්ගේ සිතුවම්)
Tucked away deep in the forests of Dimbulagala, the Pulligoda Frescos unveil a mesmerizing glimpse of Sri Lanka’s ancient artistry. Hidden within a lonely rock cave, these vivid paintings of serene, haloed sages—painted in earthy reds and greens—still radiate divine grace, echoing a spiritual legacy that may be older than Sigiriya.
Pokunuwita Rajamaha Viharaya (පොකුණුවිට රජමහා විහාරය)
The Pokunuwita Rajamaha Viharaya lies on the Panadura – Horana road on beautifully placed Rock Cliff at Pokunuwita
Kotagala Kotasara Sri Piyangalu Rajamaha Viharaya (කොටාගල ශ්රී කොටසර පියංගලු රජමහා විහාරය)
After traveling 12 kilometers to Kekirawa and another 12 kilometers to Dambulla from Kekirawa in the District of Anuradhapura, Kotagala Sri Piyangalu Raja Maha Viharaya can be seen.
Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Viharaya (පිලිකුත්තුව රජමහා විහාරය)
It is believed that the cave complex in Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Vihara includes some 99 caves spread over an area of about 200 acres.
Pelmadulla Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya (පැල්මඩුල්ල ටැම්පිට රජමහා විහාරය)
The Tampita vihara of the Pelmadulla Rajamaha Vihara ( Pelmadulla Rankot Rajamaha Vihara) is erected on 16 stone pillars is believed to be over 400 years.
Pawurukanda Rajamaha Viharaya (පවුරුකන්ද රජමහා විහාරය)
Pawurukanda Rajamaha Viharaya, known as “Punchi Sripada,” is a historic Polonnaruwa-era hilltop sanctuary in Kalutara. Ascending its scenic, shaded steps reveals an 1838-engraved Buddha footprint, unique stone-based stupas, and ancient cave dwellings. This tranquil archaeological site preserves rare medicinal flora alongside murals reflecting three distinct artistic Sri Lankan eras. The history of Pawurukanda Rajamaha Viharaya…
Pathahawatte Rajamaha Viharaya (පතහවත්ත රජමහා විහාරය)
The temple now known as Sri Pushkararama Rajamaha Viharaya at Pathahawatte , Kothalawela is certainly an important piece of Raigampura Heritage – and not just for its religious significance.
Debarawewa Paschimarama Rajamaha Viharaya (දෙබරවැව පශ්චිමාරාම රජමහා විහාරය)
Debarawewa Paschimarama Rajamaha Viharaya is situated on the bank of Kirindi Oya, by the side of the Weerawila-deberawewa main road. Construction of this temple is attributed to King Mahanaga of the 3 rd century BC.
Padikemgala Raja Maha Viharaya (පඩිකෙම්ගල පුරාණ විහාරය)
Padikemgala Raja Maha Viharaya in Hambantota is an ancient forest hermitage famous for its stone frieze of Sujatha and a restored Bodhi Ghara. This archaeological site features unique lion-headed gargoyles and a multi-hooded cobra guard stone.
Nuwarakanda Rajamaha Viharaya (නුවරකන්ද රජමහා විහාරය)
Nuwarakanda Rajamaha Vihara is an ancient temple built in the 3rd century BC located near the city of Wariyapla. The temple is famous for its rare Dahaiya (Rice Husk) statues