Located on a rock outcrop near Rambukkana, the Medagodella Tampita Viharaya rests on 16 granite stumps over a raised base. Built during King Narendrasinha’s reign, this Kandyan-era timber shrine features an image house with a circumambulatory path, though original murals and woodwork were lost to modern renovations.
Sri Nagarukkaramaya Purana Tampita Viharaya at Medagama, Algama lies about 1 km away from the Algama town. Algama can be reached from Yakkala – Urapola road if traveling from Colombo.
Sri Sunandaramaya Tampita Viharaya at Medagama, Algama lies close to the Algama town Algama can be reached from Yakkala – Urapola road if traveling from Colombo.
Kivulpana Purana Tampita Viharaya lies between Kegalle and Mawanella. From the junction where the Kegalle bypass road falls on to Kandy road, travel towards Mawanella for 3.2 km to reach the Annasigala junction.
Kariyagama Purana Tampita Viharaya lies in Ussapitiya, 5 kilometers off Mawanella. The last conservation of the this Tampita Viharaya and the pillar base was carried out in 2010.
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.
The Tampita Viharaya at this temple 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. The chamber of the Tampita Viharaya is 13 feet 10 inches long and 11 feet 5 inches wide.
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.
Thalgaspitiya Deniyathanna Viharaya is a protected Kandyan-era monument in Kegalle, with a unique Tampita Viharaya. Elevated on twenty granite pillars, this timber-framed image house features rare outward-facing Makara Torana dragons. Royal patronage since 1797 underscores its historical significance, blending spiritual tradition with distinct, whimsical artistic craftsmanship.
Alkegama Sri Jayawardanarama Tampita Viharaya lies in the Makehelwala area between Mawanella and Kadugamuwa.
Mawanella Brick Bridge, one of the 5 bridges built by British during colonial period was completed during 1832 – 1833 and is the only bride still being used for vehicular traffic. This 70 meter long bridge constructed with bricks consisting of 4 arches and has not been repaired since construction.
The history of the Wakirigala Abeysundararama Tampita Viharaya goes back to the time of Polonnaruwa kingdom where prince Vijayabahu fortified himself after failing his first attempt to defeat the Chola invaders from Polonnaruwa
The history of the Wakirigala Abeysundararama Tampita Viharaya goes back to the time of Polonnaruwa kingdom where prince Vijayabahu fortified himself after failing his first attempt to defeat the Chola invaders from Polonnaruwa
Asmadala Purana Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient temple with a Tampita Viharaya hidden in the remote village of Asmadala between Ussapitiya and Hettimulla in Kegalle District.
Mangalagama is an ancient village in Sri Lanka known for 2 landmarks, one is the historic Bodhimalakaramaya Tampita Viharaya and and the other is the Mangalagama Ambalama which lies right next to the road.
Hingula Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient temple with a Tampita Viharaya hidden just a kilometer away from the Kandy Road and 5 km from the Mawanella in Kegalle District.
Mawela Malwathu Purana Viharaya is an ancient temple with a Tampita Viharaya hidden away just few hundred meters away from Ganethenna Junction on Kandy Road in Kegalle District.
One of the unique features a visitor could observe at this Lewangama Viharaya is the Tampita Vihara Ge. Tampita Vihara were a popular architectural feature of temples during the Kandyan era. Such temples (image houses) are built on top of granite stumps with wooden platform laid across the stumps.
The Tampita Viharaya of the Menikkadawara Rajamaha Viharaya lies on 14 granite stumps. Tampita Vihara were a popular architectural feature of temples during the Kandyan era. The temple is built on top of granite stumps with wooden platform laid across the stumps.
Sri Seneviratnarama Uposita Rajamaha Viharaya (also known as Dodantale Tampita Viharaya) was built as a clandestine palace by Molligoda Adhikaram which was converted to a temple when the king got to know his plans.
