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Virtual Tour of Gadaladeniya Vihara – Kandy

Gadaladeniya Temple is located at Pilimathalawa, Kandy. The famous Embekke Devalaya and Lanka Thilaka Viharaya also located close. this Temple was built by king Wickramabahu during the Gampola Kingdom time. the largest temple in Sri Lanka, built of granite and the temple shows significance influence of Hindu architecture. the main shrine room has a large Buddha statue and

Guardstones (Ancient Muragala) – Anuradhapura

The “muragala” were one of an association of three aspects of sculpture that adorned the entrance to buildings in ancient times. The earliest muragala date back to the early period of the Anuradhapura Kingdom. It is a unique feature of the Sinhalese architecture of ancient Sri Lanka. The muragala is a set of twin oblong

Virtual Tour of Embekka Devalaya – Kandy

Embekka Devalaya is a situated udunuwara in kandy district.The easiest way to get coming from Colombo-kandy main road at pilimathalawa.The best wood works can be look this area.“Embekka Devalaya” was build by the king Vikramabahu ill of gampola era in sri lanka.This place is dedicated to the worship of Mahasen.Tha popular known as “Katharagama deviyo”

Virtual Tour of Dunhinda Falls – Badulla

Dunhinda Falls is a waterfall located about 5 kilometres from Badulla town in Sri Lanka.It’s a great spot to walk to, about a 1.7km stroll from the main road.The waterfall, which is 64 meters high.The water fall is created by the river called “Badulu Oya”which goes through the Badulla town.Dunhinda Falls is one of the

Virtual Tour of Jetavanaramaya Stupa Anuradhapuraya

Jetavanaramaya stupa located in Anuradhapura.It was built by King ‘’Mahasena’’ of Anuradhapura. it was completed by his son ‘’Sirimeghavanna’’. it was the world’s tallest stupa and the third tallest structure in the world. A part of a sash or belt tied by the Buddha is believed to be the relic that is enshrined here and

Virtual Tour of Isurumuniya Viharaya – Anuradhapuraya

Isurumuniya is a Buddist temple situated near to the Thisa wewa in Anuradhapura. This place has written history of about 5000 years. The temple was built by King Devanampiya Tissa. A few yards away from this vihara is the Ranmasu Uyana.This temple is famous for its stone carving of the “Lovers”. The temple complex is small but really diverse.Beside the pond

Virtual Tour of Moon-stone ( Sandakada Pahana ) – Anuradhapura

The sandakada pahana is located anuradhapura. the first sandakada pahanas were created during the latter stage of the ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom. They were only placed at entrances to Buddhist temples during this period.A half lotus was carved in the centre, which was enclosed by several concentric bands. The carvings of the semi circular stone slab were the

Virtual Tour of Mirisawetiya Dagaba – Anuradhapura

The Mirisaweti Stupa is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura. King ‘’Dutugamunu’’ built the Mirisaveti Stupa. Mirisawetiya is one of the most ancient Dagaba in Sri Lanka.More than 2100 years old. the called this dagaba “Mirisavatiya” because the king forgot to present a food made out of chilly to the Buddhist priests before he

Virtual Tour of Matale Alu Viharaya Rock Temple

Matale Alu Viharaya located in Matale District of Sri Lanka. This temple is situated 30 km north of Kandy on the Matale-Dambulla road. The believed that the King built the dagoba and planted the Bo sapling. There are 13 rock caves in this temple. To enter the Aluvihara one has to climb a number of

Lankatilaka Raja Maha Viharaya – Kandy

It located at Udunuwara Hiyarapitiya village of Kandy. The history of Lankatilaka Vihara dates back to the Gampola era and was constructed during that time under the patronage of King Buwanekabahu IV and the history of the temple goes back to the 14th century. It was constructed as a four storey building that stood eighty feet

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