Malwathu Maha Viharaya, Buddhist temple complex in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
The Malwathu Maha Viharaya encompasses multiple temples and residential quarters spread across former royal pleasure gardens in central Kandy.
The temple site transformed from royal gardens to a Buddhist center in 1753 when six monks received higher ordination under Welivita Sri Saranankara Thera.
The temple serves as headquarters for the Malwatta chapter of Siyam Nikaya and shares custody of Buddha's sacred tooth relic with Sri Dalada Maligawa.
Visitors can access the temple complex Monday through Friday from 9:00 to 18:00 and Saturday from 9:00 to 16:00, with closures on Sundays.
The Pohoya Malu Viharaya section of the complex contains a stupa that preserves what Buddhist followers believe to be Buddha's collarbone relic.
Location: Kandy
GPS coordinates: 7.28989,80.64136
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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