Tampita Vihara Heritage of Sri Lanka – ශ්රී ලංකාවේ පුරාණ ටැම්පිට විහාර

Kanugala Sri Pushparama Tampita Viharaya
Tampita Viharaya (Temple on Pillars, Devapita Viharaya, Devamatha Viharaya) is a distinctly unique type of image house found in some Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. Although there are some proof older structures these buildings were a popular aspect of many Buddhist temples during the 17th-19th centuries. There are more than two hundred Tempita Viharayas have been identified in Sri Lanka to date. Most of the shrines are found in North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Western provinces.
A Tampita Viharaya is 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. A seated Buddha statue is build at the center and more statues of standing Buddhas, deities lie beside the main statue. These are made of clay, timber or limestone. The inner walls are completely painted in frescoes using sceneries from Jataka stories or Buddhas life.
Although such structures were built as Buddhist image houses, later the same structures has been built and Devales to worship various deities.
The basic structure of the Tampita Viharaya has also evolved in to various forms over time with tampita viharaya being built on a very high pillars with a ground floor being used as a Banamaduwa or Dig-Ge being connected to the viharaya.
After an extensive search, 227 Tampita Viharaya’s have been listed below, most of them with exact locations. Out of the full list, there are 8 site which are in total ruins leaving only the granite stumps which they stood upon. The Tampita Vihara structure remains intact in some form in all other sites. Out the list 7 are Tampita Devala, mostly dedicated Pattini deity, all others are Buddhist temples.
The largest number of Tampita Vihara are found in Kurunegala District which is 68 temples (out of which 1 is a devalaya). This is closely followed by Kegalle District with 58 temples (out of which 3 are devala). Although this architectural feature belongs to the Kandyan era, there are only 18 Tampita Viharaya’s in Kandy district.
021 | Girisiri Darshanarama Purana Tampita Viharaya, Bauwiita | Yes | Western | Gampaha | A Tampita Viharaya built by Deva Pathiraja Senevi during the reign of king Parakramabahu II (1244 -1279) of Dambadeniya kingdom.
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022 | Keragala Padmavathi Rajamaha Viharaya | Yes | Western | Gampaha | One of the most popular seat of learning of the ancient Kotte Kingdom. Establishment of the temple is attributed to king Vijayabahu IV (1270-1272) of Dambadeniya kingdom. Only the pillars remain today. |
023 | Kshethrarama Purana Tampita Viharaya, Hapuwalana | Yes | Western | Gampaha | This Tampita Viharaya has been built in the 1800’s and lies facing a paddy field. |
024 | Mahalloluwa Sri Saddharmarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | Yes | Western | Gampaha | This Tampita Viharaya is unique in two ways. This structure is built on large pillars built out of a mixture of Kabok and granite rocks instead of granite or wooden pillars. Mahalloluwa is also the only Tampita Viharaya where a reclining Buddha statue can be found. |
025 | Metikotamulla Sadharma Thilakarama Purana Viharaya | Yes | Western | Gampaha | An ancient Tampita Viharaya hidden away away in Gampaha district which also has been declared as a protected archaeological monument. |
026 | Mirigama Purana Tampita Viharaya | Yes | Western | Gampaha | Only source of information is Google Maps. No photos exists. Needs further confirmation. GPS location is at 7.2510541, 80.136981. |
027 | Mottunna Sri Kireetaramaya Purana Tampita Viharaya | Yes | Western | Gampaha | This is considered one of the best preserved and maintained Tampita Viharaya in the Gampaha District. The structure is built on 16 granite stumps. A circumambulating path is built around the inner chamber with a wooden handrail. |
028 | Raddalgoda Sri Jinendrarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Western | Gampaha | This Tampita Viharaya is built on nine granite stumps of about 3 feet in height. The structure is 8 feet 6 inches long and 6 feet 8 inches wide. A 1 feet 6 inch wide circumambulating path goes around the inner chamber. |
029 | Samanabedda Rajamaha Viharaya, Hanwella | Yes | Western | Gampaha | The Tampita Viharaya has been completely demolished in a renovation carried out in 1920. GPS location 6.914988, 80.073936 |
030 | Thotewatta Patthini Devalaya, Madurupitiya, Mirigama | No | Western | Gampaha | Tampita Vihara structure of this Devalaya has been declared as an protected archaeological monument by the gazette dated 22 November 2002. No further information available. |
031 | Wandurupitiya Ketewaththa Sathpaththini Tampita Devalaya | possible location | Western | Gampaha | An ancient Tampita Pattini Devalaya hidden away away in Gampaha district which also has been declared as a protected archaeological monument. |
032 | Warapalana Sri Jinendrarama Tampita Viharaya | Yes | Western | Gampaha | This Tampita Viharaya is built on 25 granite stumps of about 3 feet in height. The roof is tiled with Sinhala Ulu. The structure is 19'x15'3" in size. A 3'10" high short wall is built around the structure. |
033 | Yatawatta Purana Tampita Viharaya | No | Western | Gampaha | This Tampita Viharaya is built on 30 granite stumps of 4 feet in height. The viharaya is 20 feet long and 16 feet wide. There is a 2 feet 6 inch wide circumambulating path built around the chamber. |
034 | Hakuruwela Peellawela Purana Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | Southern | Hambantota | The temple can be dated back to the perod of 2-3 rd century BC. A Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan era can be found at this temple. |
035 | Hathagala Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Southern | Hambantota | Much of history of this temple is lost in time, but the temple has received royal patronage of king Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe (1747 – 1781) of Kandyan kingdom. The Tampita Viharaya in the temple has been built by Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe and a large bronze statue of Buddha gifted by the king is still in possession of the temple. |
036 | Weeraketiya Seegala Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Southern | Hambantota | The Tampita viharaya within this temple was declared as a protected archaeological monument by the gazette dated 6th June 2008. |
037 | Kekunadola Rajamaha Viharaya (Prathiraja Pirivena) | Yes | Western | Kalutara | built during the reign of king Parakramabahu VI (1411-1463) by Sri Wardhana Prathiraja senevi after bringing Jaffna under Kotte kingdom. |
038 | Arattana Minimarupitiya Tampita Viharaya | approximate area | Central | Kandy | Viharaya is built on six stone stumps of 2 feet in height. Lies about 1 km from Daulugala Ambalama junction on the Eladetta Road. |
039 | Danthure Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | A two storied Tampita Vihara. The ground floor is used as the "Bana Maduwa" or a preaching hall.Musicians and dancers are sculptured on the four pillars at the centre of the hall. |
040 | Daulagala Araththana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | An isolated tiny shrine built on four granite pillars hidden behind shops in the Daulagala town. |
041 | Doragamuwa Shylapabbatharama Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | A two storied Tampita Viharaya. Ground floor is a preaching hall. The Tampita Viharaya is built on 9 tall rock pillars. A wooden flight of steps on one side of the preaching hall takes you to upper floor. |
042 | Dunkumbura Rajamaha Viharaya (Dunkumbura Tampita Viharaya) | yes | Central | Kandy | A Tampita Viharaya built around 1830-1840 hidden away in Thumpane. This is built on 25 granite pillars with a front porch and a Mandapa in front. |
043 | Gampola Kadiresan Kovil | not known | Central | Kandy | Located in Gampola town. The Tampita structure of the Kovil was declared as a protected archaeological monument by the gazette dated 9th September 2011 |
044 | Gondeniya Purana Tampita Viharaya | approximate area | Central | Kandy | A tampita viharaya surrounded by a larger hall. Built on 8 short granite stumps. Some of the older paintings have been replaced with new drawings. |
045 | Kalotuwawa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | The tampita viharaya is built on a rock plain on top of 13 rock pillar stumps of about 3 feet in height. The door frame is decorated withe various wood carvings. At the top you will find a painting of "Panch Nari Getaya" (a design of five interlocked women) at the center with creeper designs. Painting of "Narilatha Flower" with female face at the center. |
046 | Kumbaloluwa Tampita Viharaya | approximate area | Central | Kandy | Kumbaloluwa Tampita Viharaya lies in the Viharagama area in Gamhatha in Kandy district. |
047 | Malagammana Rajamaha viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | The Tampita Viharaya at this temple was destroyed by the British forces in 1818. What you see today is the new temple built thereafter. GPS location 7.325055, 80.584784 |
048 | Medawala Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | The oldest Tampita Viharaya in existence. Built during king Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe in 1755. |
049 | Minigamuwa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | This temple has been built during the reign of king Wimaladarmasuriya (1592 – 1604) for a priest called Buddhagammana thero. The Tampita Viharaya of the temple has been built by one of his students, Attadassi Thero. |
050 | Minimarupitiya Tampita Viharaya | approximate area | Central | Kandy | lies at a place called Minimarupitiya in Eladetta about seven miles from Kandy on the road to Dalugala. |
051 | Muruddeniya Kandapita Purana Tampita Viharaya | Possible location | Central | Kandy | Located in Muruddeniya in Hatharaliyadda. This structure was declared as a protected archaeological monument by the gazette dated 22 November 2002. |
052 | Sivurupitiya Bodhirukkarama Viharaya | no | Central | Kandy | This Tampita Viharaya lies in Sivurupitiya in the Hatharaliyedda Divisional Secretary's Division. Was named as a protected archaeological monument by the gazette dated 8 July 2005. |
053 | Suriyagoda Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | This Tampita Viharaya is built on nine wooden pillars on which wooden cross beams run to support the shrine room. |
054 | Udathalawinna Purana Bomalu Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | Lies less than 10 km away from Kandy in Udathalawinna |
055 | Unambuwa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | Lies just 1 kilometer away from Gampola town in Unambuwa |
056 | Weligodapola Sri Dharmarama Pirivena Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | One of the largest Tampita Vihara in Kandy district. The image house is 17 feet 7 inches long and 11 feet 9 inches wide. A 2 feet 5 inch circumambulating path is built around the image house. The front porch is 7 feet long. The whole Tampita Structure is 29 feet 3 inches long and 18 feet 3 inches wide. |
057 | Weliwita Sri Sanghikarama Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Kandy | This Tampita Viharaya is built on 20 granite stumps of 2 feet 9 inches high. The viharaya is 14 feet 6 inches long and 9 feet wide. A 2 feet 6 inch circumambulating path is built around the image house with a timber railing. |
058 | Alkegama Sri Jayawardanarama Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Alkegama Sri Jayawardanarama Viharaya lies in the Makehelwala area between Mawanella and Kadugamuwa. |
059 | Aluthnuwara Dedimunda Devalaya, Mawanella | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | A small Tampita Devalaya built on a wooden platform on a rock. |
060 | Ambulugala Sri Danthapaya Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya is built on 8 granite stumps rising 2 feet 8 inches above ground level. The image house is 9 feet long and 6 feet 6 inches wide. |
061 | Arambegama Sri Sudassanarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Lies in Pitiyegama in Rambukkana. Declared as a protected archaeological site in 22 November 2002. |
062 | Asmadala Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Unfortunately the granite stumps of this Tampita Viharaya cannot be seen today since they have been buried in concrete, probably a attempt to keep the Tampita Viharaya intact after falling to despair. |
063 | Atthanagoda Tampita Viharaya, Mawanella | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Declared as a protected archaeological site in 28 January 1977. Temple is located at GPS 7.235381, 80.401045 |
064 | Burunnewa Sri Nagarukkarama Tampita Viharaya, Warakapola | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | An ancient temple hidden away in middle of picturesque paddy fields between Ambepussa and Nelumdeniya. |
065 | Devanagala Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | |
066 | Diyasunnatha Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | A two storied Tampita Viharaya. The top floor is built on four 6'4" feet high timber pillars. |
067 | Dodanthale Sri Seneviratnarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | A large two storied Tampita Viharaya initially built with the intention of building a palace by Molligoda Adhikaram |
068 | Eraminigammana Sri Susilarama Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya at this temple is built on 20 granite stumps of about 2½ feet tall. There is a open circumambulating path is built around the image house with no railing or protection. There is a Mandapa built in front of the temple. Both roofs are tiled with calicut tiles. |
069 | Gammannagoda Sri Sudarshanarama Tampita Viharaya | approximate area | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya is built on 15 granite stumps of about 2 feet tall. The wooden platform is built on large timber beams measuring 7 inches in height and 11 inches wide laid across the granite stumps. |
070 | Gondiwala Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya at Gondiwala is built on six granite stumps of about 8 feet tall. The wooden platform is built on large timber beams laid across the granite stumps. The chamber of the Tampita Viharaya is 10 feet long. |
081 | Makehelwala Keppetipola Sri Abayaraja Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | This Tampita Viharaya is built on 21 granite pillars rising 7 feet from the ground. The image house is 20 feet 8 inches logng and 17 feet 10 inches wide. There is a 2 feet 6 inch wide circumambulating path going around the image house but the protective railing is missing. |
082 | Makura Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya is built on 8 granite stumps rising 1 feet 10 inches off the ground level. The viharaya 11 feet long, 8 feet wide and about 7 feet in height. |
083 | Maliyadda Sri Sudarshanarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | no | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | lies off Mawanella on the Hemmathagama road. Location unknown. Video on the Tampita viharaya is here - https://youtu.be/o54CkukUZhk?t=28s |
084 | Mangalagama Bodhimalakarama Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The structure is built on 2 feet 10 inch high 10 granite pillars. The image house is 16 feet 10 inches long and 10 feet 10 inches wide. Whole structure has been completely rebuilt in the 1960's. |
085 | Mangedara Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Mangedara is a small Tampita Viharaya built during the Kandyan era which still maintains its original charm. The temple lies few kilometers from Ambepussa junction and is accessible from either Kurunegala road or Kandy road. |
086 | Mannagoda Tempita Viharaya, Mawanella | no | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | located in the Mawanella Divisional Secretary's Division. Was declared as a protected archaeological monument in 2nd November 1958. |
087 | Mawela Malwathu Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Lies hidden away just few hundred meters away from Ganethenna Junction on Kandy Road in Kegalle District. |
088 | Medagama Siri Sunandarama Tampita Viharya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Listed in the Book Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara by Kusumsiri Wijayawardhana. No further information available. |
089 | Medagama Sri Nagarukkaramaya Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | This Tampita Viharaya is listed in the book” Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara” by Kusumsiri Wijayawardhana. No further information is available. |
090 | Medagoda Pattini Devalaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Built by Sitawaka Rajasinghe (1581 – 1591) this structure is dedicated to deity Pattini |
091 | Medagodella Sri Sumanaramaya Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya at this temple is built on a natural rock plain. A 2 feet high platform has been constructed on the rock and 16 granite stumps with 1 foot 8 inches height have been placed on the platform to build the temple. |
092 | Meepitiya Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya at this temple is is comparatively small and is built on a 4 feet high platform and 8 granite stumps with 1 foot height placed on the platform. |
093 | Menikkadawara Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya of the Menikkadawara Rajamaha Viharaya lies on 14 granite stumps. |
094 | Minuwangamuwa Shailamasthakarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | This Tampita Viharaya has been built around 1886. This is built on 6 granite pillars of 3 feet 3 inches tall. The image house is 10 feet 6 inches long and 7 feet 9 inches wide. |
095 | Moragammana Sri Mayurapada Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Temple consists of 2 tampita structures. A Tampita Viharaya and a Tampita Monk Residence. |
096 | Muwapitiya Sri Sudharmarama Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | A small tampita viharaya standing on 13 stone pillars 3 feet above the ground. The pillars are erected on a platform 3 feet high. |
097 | Nape Bodhirukkarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Today a pirivena temple. Only the ruins of the Tampita Viharaya are found. |
098 | Nawagamuwa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya lies quite close to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, |
099 | Nikapitiya Sangasela Viharaya | no | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | A destroyed Tampita Viharaya. Take Bulathkohupitiya road from Kegalle. Take Nikapitiya road for 1.5 km from Kiripattiya Junction (14.5 km) |
100 | Nikawewa Nagarukkarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | approximate area | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | This Tampita Viharaya was in dilapidated state until recently when the Department of Archaeology restored this structure to its original state. |
101 | Nilwakka Sri Bodhirukkarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya is built on a wooden platform built on 6 granite stumps. A wooden balustrade is build around the image house on the platform. |
102 | Parape Sri Vishuddarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | approximate location | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | A well maintained Tampita Viharaya in its original form. Built on 7 feet high granite pillars. |
103 | Podape Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya lies between Aranayake and Bulathkohupitiya in the Kegalle. |
104 | Polambegoda Sri Sudarshanarma Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | This ancient Tampita Viharaya has been preserved in 1982 and lately in 2014. |
105 | Randiligama purana Sidda Pathini Tampita Devalaya | no | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Randiligama lies just passing Mediliya on Hemmathagama road. This was declared a protected archaeological site on June 6, 2008. |
106 | Ranwala Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya is attributed to king Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe’s period (1747 – 1781) and retains the sculptures and paintings of the Kandyan period. |
107 | Thalgaspitiya Deniyathanna Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | A Tampita Viharaya built on 20 granite pillars and was declared as a protected archaeology monument in 2005 by the gazette dated 8 July 2005. |
108 | Thammita Sri Visuddharama Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The temple lies on the Sudugala - Arawpola road staring in Ussapitiya, 8 km away from Mawanella. |
109 | Udanwita Sri Maliyadewa Arahantha Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | The Tampita Viharaya has been modernized and reconstructed thus losing all its ancient murals. The granite pillars on which the image house stood have been removed in the new building. |
110 | Udugama Purana Rajamaha Vihara Tampita Viharaya | no | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | declared as a protected archaeological monument in 1 November 1996. Lies in Rambukkana DS Division. |
111 | Udumulla Heenatipone Isipathanaramaya | no | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | This temple is listed in the "Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara" book by Kusumsiri Wijayawardhana. No further information is available. |
112 | Wakirigala Abeysundararama Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | A small Tampita Viharaya with a prominent mandapaya in front. |
113 | Walpola Sri Wijayasundararama Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | A tampita viharaya in good condition. Recently restored by Archaeology department. |
114 | Wathura Kehelwatte Sri Sumanarama Tampita Viharaya | approx. area | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Kehelwatta lies 5km down Gevilipitiya road which starts from Hettimulla. This temple is listed in the "Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara" book by Kusumsiri Wijayawardhana. No further information is available.
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115 | Yatagama Sri Sunethrarama Purana Tampita Viharaya, Udadama | approx. area | Sabaragamuwa | Kegalle | Yatagama lies 4km off Rambukkana on the Rambukkana - Walgama Road. A video of the temple is at https://youtu.be/yBecAk4huCk . No further information is available.
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116 | Inguruwaththa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya at the Inguruwaththa Purana Viharaya is built on 2 feet 4 inches high 8 granite stumps during the era of king Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe (1747 – 1781). |
117 | Ahugoda Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | Believed to be built in the 7th century. The Tampita Viharaya is built inside a two story high building. |
118 | Alawwa Paramaulla Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | This Tampita Viharaya is comparatively small and is built on 6 granite pillar stumps. |
119 | Avulegama Bayawa Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya at the Bayawa Rajamaha Viharaya has been restored by the archaeological department in 2012. |
120 | Badagamuwa Thorayaya Ancient Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya has been built during the era of king Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe (1747 – 1781) with 3 floors. |
121 | Bathalagoda Wewa Ruins | approx. area | North Western | Kurunegala | Dagaboa mound and the remains belonging to Tempita viharaya situated above the boundary of Bathalagoda Wewa in Bamunumulla in the Panduwasnuwara DS division. |
122 | Bibiladeniya Sri Maliyadeva Maha Pirivena Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The tampita viharaya has been destroyed and does not exist today. |
123 | Bihalpola Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya is built on 9 stone pillar stumps, 2 feet tall. The image house on the Tampita Viharaya is 13 feet in length and 9 feet 8 inches wide. |
124 | Bingiriya Devagiri Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The history of the temple dates back to about 3rd Century BC.The Tampita Viharaya at Bingiriya is the largest in the country. The whole structure is 34 feet long and 24 feet wide. The temple is built on 24 granite pillars 6 feet high. |
125 | Budumuththawa Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | A 2 storied Tampita Viharaya with the pillars decorated with carved wooden pillar heads. Two pillars contain inscriptions dating back to 12th century. |
126 | Bulnewa Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya at the Bulnewa Rajamaha Viharaya was declared as an protected archaeological site on 23rd January 2009 by gazette number 1586. |
127 | Dalukgolla Sri Purwarama Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The temple lies about 6 km from Nikaweratiya towards Yapahuwa on the B326 Road. |
128 | Dambadeniya Galgamuwa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | A Tampita Viharaya built on 20 granite stumps. An granite Sandakada Pahana (moonstone) lies at the entrance to the structure. |
129 | Dambadeniya Sri Wijayasundararama Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | A 3 storied Relic House for Dantha Dhathu built during Dambadeniya era converted to a two stored Tampita Viharaya towards late Kandyan kingdom. |
130 | Dandagamuwa Sri Sudharmarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya is built on 16 granite pillar stumps erected on a raised platform filled with gravel. A narrow circumambulating path is built around the image house with a wider space at the front. |
131 | Deekirikewa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | Built on 10 granite pillars which are plastered and painted. There is a narrow circumambulating path is built around the image house. |
132 | Dethawa Sri Mahamuni Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | Lie between Giriulla and Narammala. The Tampita Viharaya has been restored recently. |
133 | Digampitiya Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya at the Digampitiya Purana Viharaya was declared as an protected archaeological site in 2002. |
134 | Dorabawila Sri Sugatharamaya Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | Unusually high Tampita Viharaya with the granite pillars rising for 5 feet on top of a 2 feet foundation. |
135 | Edandawala Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | A two storied Tampita Viharaya. The ancient statues and and the murals are still intact. |
136 | Eethanawatta Meddegoda Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | Is built upon 12 granite pillars,A narrow circumambulating path around the main chamber can be seen. The outer wall of the inner chamber is covered in paintings. |
137 | Galayaya Sri Sudharamarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | no | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya belonging to the Galayaya Sri Sudharamarama Purana Viharaya lies in Ihala Galayaya Grama Niladhari division, Pannala Divisional Secretary’s division. Was declared as a protected archaeological monument on 24 July 2009. |
138 | Galayaya Sri Sumanarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | no | North Western | Kurunegala | Listed in the 'Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara' by Kusumsiri Wijayawardhana. No further information available. |
139 | Galgamuwa Tampitagoda Purana Tampita Viharaya | no | North Western | Kurunegala | Lies in Galgamuwa South Grama Niladhari Division in Alawwa DS Division. Gazetted as a protected monument in November 17, 2006 and again in 23rd February 2007. |
140 | Gammana Bodhirukkarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya at Gammana Bodhirukkarama Purana Viharaya was declared as a protected archaeological monument by the gazette dated 7th December 2001. |
141 | Gammatha Sri Bodhirukkharama Puana Tampita Viharaya | no | North Western | Kurunegala | Lies in Polgahawela area. Was declared as a protected archaeological monument on 07th December 2001. |
142 | Ganangamuwa Sri Purvaramaya Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | Built during the Kandyan era and was declared as an protected archaeological monument by the gazette issued on 24th July 2009. |
143 | Hindagahawewa Wedaungala Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | Lies 11 km from Panduwasnuwara. Part of the historical significance of this structure has been lost due to some restorations in the recent past. |
144 | Hindhawa Sri Wijesundararamaya Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The temple lies 7 km off Wariyapola in the Bamunakotuwa area. |
145 | Hiripathwella Mayurawathi Sri Bodhirajarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya was declared as an protected archaeological monument by the Department Archaeology in 2009. |
146 | Hulugalla Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya of the Hulugalla temple is a wooden structure built on 16 granite pillars. |
147 | Indulgoda Sri Pushparamaya Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya at Indulgoda Sri Pushparamaya Rajamaha Viharaya was declared as a protected archaeological monument on the gazette dated 7th December 2001. |
148 | Kadawalagedara Sulugulu Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya is built on rather tall granite pillars, about 5 feet high. Both inner and the outer walls of the image house are covered with murals. |
149 | Kahatawilagedara Swarnaprathibimbaramaya Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | This Tampita Viharaya was declared as an Protected Archaeological Site by the government by the gazette dated 24th July 2009. No further information is available. |
150 | Kalavana Sri Sugatharama Purana Tampita Viharaya | no | North Western | Kurunegala | Declared as an protected monument in December 07, 2001. - gazette notification - The ancient Tampita Vihara situated within the premises of Sri Sugatharama Vihara in the village of Kalavana of the Divisional Secretary’s Division of Polgahawela of Kurunegala District in the North Western Province |
161 | Kudagalgamuwa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | This Tampita Viharaya was declared as a protected archaeological monument on the gazette dated 25th April 1980. |
162 | Kumbukwewa Sri Nagarukkarama ancient Tampita Viharaya | no | North Western | Kurunegala | Lies in Kumbukwewa village in the Katupotha PS division. Declared as an protected monument in 1967.02.23 |
163 | Lunukadawella Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | A tampita viharaya on 7 granite pillars which has been completely renovated losing its all antiquity. |
164 | Madahapola Sri Rathanapalaramaya Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The temple lies on the Melsiripura - Rambe road, about 7.5 km from Melsiripura and 15 km from Rambe. |
165 | Mahamithawa Sri Sumittaramaya Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | Built on 20 massive granite pillars about 4 feet tall and the walls are painted on a layer of clay. Unfortunately it doesn’t have the original paintings of Kandyan era, murals in the structure seems to have been recently retouched by an amateur painter losing both its originality and beauty. |
166 | Malagamuwa Udugodagama Ancient Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya is comparatively small. A narrow circumambulating path with no protective rail surrounds the image house. The entrance and the outer wall of the image house is painted orange and its unclear if there were any murals on the walls. |
167 | Maspotha Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | This Tampita Viharaya was declared as a protected archaeological monument on the gazette dated 22nd November 2002. |
168 | Maunawa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | A Tampita Viharaya (temple built on pillars). Unfortunately this temple has been renovated in 1910 destroying all its antiquity. |
169 | Nagabodhi Dravarama Tampita Viharaya | no | North Western | Kurunegala | This temple is listed in the "Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara" book by Kusumsiri Wijayawardhana. The temple lies 8 kms on the the Makandura - Kuliyapitiya Road. |
170 | Nakkawatta Purana Tampita Viharaya | no | North Western | Kurunegala | Lies in Kuliyapitiya east. Was declared as a protected archaeological monument on 19th May 1967. |
181 | Watareka Wanguthanna Sri Sunandaramaya Ancient Tampita Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | Built by king Kirthi Sri Rajasinghe ((1747 – 1781). High granite pillars creating a 2 storied building. |
182 | Wathuwaththa Sri Sunandarama Purana Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The Tampita Viharaya is built on 18 granite pillar out of 10 pillars are made of brick and mortar and the rest stone. |
183 | Werahera Sri Siddhartharama Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | The tampita viharaya has been destroyed and does not exist today |
184 | Yakarawatta Purana Siddha Pattini Tampita Devalaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | A Tampita Devalaya built on 8 granite pillar stumps. Believed to be over 500 years old. |
185 | Yataththawala Bodhiwansaramaya Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | North Western | Kurunegala | A temple belonging to the era of the Dambadeniya kingdom with a Tampita Viharaya belonging to the Kandyan Era. Declared as a protected site in 2009. |
186 | Dembawa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Matale | A small yet well maintained Tampita Viharaya lying on six granite pillars. A single seated Buddha statue lies inside the viharaya. |
187 | Mahavehera Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Matale | probably built in the 16th century, the original building has been renovated destroying its original pillar structure but still maintains its original form within the image house. |
188 | Makulatenna Raja Maha Viharaya | yes | Central | Matale | |
189 | Mananwatta Sri Bodhiraja Viharaya | yes | Central | Matale | Located in Mananwatta in Aluthgama, Matale. GPS location is 7.683387, 80.597623. Only source of infromation this temple being a Tampita Viharaya is ; historicasrilanka.blogspot.com/2012/11/blog-post_25.html |
190 | Matihaththa Gurubebila Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Central | Matale | The Tampita Viharaya is built on short granite stumps as the center part of a larger building. A narrow circumambulating path with no protective rail surrounds the image house. |
201 | Kadukanna Gangarama Purana Tampita Viharaya | no | Southern | Matara | Kadukanna lies just passing Thelijjawila on the Matara Akuressa Road. No information regarding the status of the Tampita Viharaya |
202 | Kamburupitiya Ransegoda Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Southern | Matara | This Tampita Viharaya is listed in the "Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara" book by Kusumsiri Wijayawardhana. No further information is available. |
203 | Matara Hiththatiya Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | Southern | Matara | The Tampita Viharaya has been destroyed by the floods in 1760 and the current image house has been built on this site. |
204 | Narawelpita Thorawita Purana Tampita Viharaya | approx. area | Southern | Matara | This Tampita Viharaya was reported to be in a dilapidated state in 2017. |
205 | Watagedara Sri Sudarshanaramaya Purana Pothgul Tampita Viharaya | yes | Southern | Matara | A two storied Tampita Viharaya built on tall granite pillars just 4 km off the Godagama exit on the Southern Expressway |
206 | Bibile Kokunnewa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Uva | Monaragala | Lie 6.5 kms on the Inginiyagala road. declared as an protected archaeological site in 2009 |
207 | Buttala Aluthwela Thibbatuwawa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Uva | Monaragala | Temple going back to pre-christian era. Tampita Viharaya stands on 16 granite pillars. All walls painted in white. No original murals or statues. |
208 | Buttala Happoruwa Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Uva | Monaragala | Temple going back to king Devanampiyatissa (250-210 BC). Only record of a Tampita Viharaya at the temple is on Wikipidia. Need confirmation. |
209 | Hambegamuwa Pulinathalarama Viharaya | no | Uva | Monaragala | Tampita Viharaya declared as a protected archaeological site on 22nd November 2002. lies in the Kotavehera village in Thanamalwila. |
210 | Kotasara Piyangala Raja Maha Viharaya | yes | Uva | Monaragala | Lies in Bibile. The Tampita viharaya and the ancient Bhikku dwelling have been declared as protected monuments. |
221 | Elugala Rajamaha Viharaya, Balangoda | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | also known as Pinnawala Sri Pushparama Purana Tampita Rajamaha Viharaya. |
222 | Godakawela Sri Mahinda Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | lies in the middle of the Godakawela town |
223 | Halpe Pattini Devalaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | A popular Tampita Devalaya in Halpe. Two stories are built on short granite stumps. |
224 | Kandegedara Tampita Viharaya | no | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | The Performance Report Department of Archaeology for 2010 describes spending Rs 279,000 for conservation work of the Kandegedara Tampita Viharaya. No further information on the temple available. |
225 | Kumbalgama Sri Vishuddharamaya Purana Tampita Viharaya | no | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | Protected as an archaeological monument - The Kumbalgama Sri Visuddhaaraama Ancient Tampita Viharaya and the surrounding moat in the Kumbalgama Grama Niladhari Division in the Imbulpae Divisional Secretary’s Division, Ratnapura District, Sabaragamuwa Province. The base of the viharaya along with the stone pillars has been filled and cannot been seen. A larger hall has been built surrounding the tampita viharaya making it invisible.
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226 | Maduwanwela Mudalindaramaya Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | Has been built by the famous Maduwanwela Dissawe and lies close to his mansion in Maduwanwela. |
227 | Nedun Rajamaha Viharaya, Kiriella | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | Tampita Viharaya has been built completely in Nadun timber. Structure not seen today. The current structure possibly built around the original Tampita Viharaya. |
228 | Omalpe Purana Tampita Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | a two storied Tampita Viharaya. Has been restored by the Department of Archaeology recently. |
229 | Pelmadulla Rajamaha Viharaya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | The Tempita viharaya is erected on 16 stone pillars and is believed to be over 400 years. It has gone through some renovation losing some of its historical value. |
230 | Walalgoda Purana Tempita Viharaya, Embilipitiya | yes | Sabaragamuwa | Ratnapura | An large two storied Tampita Viharaya built on 16 wooden pillars. |
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