Silver Temple

Historical Silver Temple of Kurunegala             From Kurunegala town crossing the Ridigama town slightly ahead on the Keppetipola road It is a mountain that standing over the skies about 200 feet high. At the foot of the mountain are the ruins of a monastery with archaeological evidence made of ancient cauldron, caves and ponds. This is the silver shrine, which was the seat of the Arahants in the early...

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Sri Dalada Maligawa

Sri Dalada Maligawa Complex             The Dalada Maligawa is one of the most revered places of the Buddhist community in the world, which displays the glory of the Kandyan Kingdom. Though popularly known as Senkadagala in its early years, Sri Vardhanapuraya was used in ancient times because of its beauty and prosperity. It was also known as Kandy, as it was home to the ruler. After the founding of the...

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Dambulla Cave Temple

The Rangiri Dambulu Rajamaha Viharaya              Dambulla has a unique place among the main Buddhist caves in Sri Lanka. The history of this Viharaya is very important as it was built over a large period. Dambulla is located in the center of the triangle that connects Sri Lanka's three ancient capitals of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kandy. Dambulu Rock is 1118 feet above sea level....

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The King Statue of Polonnaruwa

The King Statue of Polonnaruwa             The statue, located to the north of the Pothgul Vihara on the banks of the Toppa Tank, is a great work of the ancient Sinhalese. It is 11 feet high and 6 inches high. There are many opinions among historians about this statue. Some say that it is a statue of King Parakramabahu I (1153 - 1186 AD) or another king who ruled over the Polonnaruwa kingdom. Another view...

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Weheragala Rajamaha Viharaya

Weheragala Rajamaha Viharaya           Located on the boundary of the Thamankaduwa and Ampara Districts in the Polonnaruwa District, this is a beautiful temple. It is believed to have been built during the Anuradhapura period. The three stone inscriptions adjoining the forty-foot high rock provide some indication in the history of the temple. But the inscriptions are so bad that they are unreadable. In these articles the reigns of two kings are given. The first article is about King Buddhadasa. This king was...

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