Velgam Viharaya: A Hidden Gem of Sri Lanka Discover the Ancient Marvel of Velgam ViharayaNestled amidst the lush landscapes of Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Velgam Viharaya stands as a testament to the island’s rich cultural heritage. This ancient Buddhist temple, also known as Vilgam Rajamaha Viharaya, offers a glimpse into the country’s past, captivating visitors with […]
Experience amazing cultural, religious and architectural values at the Temple of the Tooth Relic, Kandy Dalanda Maligawa or the Temple of the Tooth Relic is a popular tourist destination in Kandy, that earned its place amongst UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites in the year 1988 due to its tremendous cultural / historical, religious, and architectural […]
Situlpawwa Ancient Buddhist Monastery Some 20 kilometres from Kataragama along the Kataragama – Situlpawwa (Yodhakandiya) Road, visitors will arrive at the Situlpawwa ancient Buddhist Monastery, dating back some 2200 years. The monastery is a fixture on the Kataragama Pilgrim Route and is also considered as a centre of Buddhist learning. The Situlpawwa monastery spans […]
Sigiri Pidurangala Raja Maha Viharaya From the Sigiriya Lake, follow the Sigiriya Road and some three kilometres on, through the Pidurangala Sanctuary, after a few turns, visitors will arrive at the historic Sigiri Pidurangala Raja Maha Viharaya. Just prior to reaching the Main Temple Entrance (passing the more ‘modern’ mini stupa of the newer […]
Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Viharaya Gadaladeniya Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple / monastery resting serenely on a flat rock called Diggala Rock, in Pilimathalawa, Kandy. An inscription on the temple reveals its original name as being Dharmakirthi Viharaya, named after the monk Silavansa Dharmakirthi Sanghanayaka, who was the founder of the temple. It came […]
