Bhagawa Lena located just below the Sri Pada Peak off a jungle path

Bhagawa Lena (Diva Guhawa) in Sri Pada Mountain (ශ්‍රී පාද කන්දේ භගවා ලෙණ)

The Bhagawa Lena cave lies hidden in the jungles about 100 meters (some say 30 meters) below the summit of Sri Pada mountain is not a place that pilgrims visit. The main reason for this to be a contender for Diva Guhawa is the ancient inscription found placed by king Nissanka Malla of Polonnaruwa kingdom (1187-1196) along with the line sketch of the king and a small arabic inscription.

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Gotha Pabbatha Rajamaha Vihara

Gotha Pabbatha Rajamaha Vihara [2] – The Kingdom of Ruhuna – රුහුනු රාජධානිය

Recently they excavated the temple area of Gotha Pabbatha Rajamaha Vihara in Godavaya. The temple area was not only religious, but it was also used as an administrative centre during the reign of King Gajabahu I. A unique Brahmi inscription on a rock next to the ancient shrine room clearly states that this was indeed a significant sea-trading place.

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Gotha Pabbatha Rajamaha Vihara

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Gotha Pabbatha Rajamaha Viharaya is situated on rocky outcrop near the mouth of the Walawe River in Godawaya which is a small fishing hamlet located between Ambalantota and Hamantota. The temple believed to have been built by Regional king Gotabaya (King Kavanthissa’s father) in the 2nd centaury BC.

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