Wewurukannala Raja Maha Viharaya, Buddhist temple in Dikwella, Sri Lanka
The temple features a 50-meter-tall seated Buddha statue, accompanied by three distinct sections including shrines and meditation areas.
The oldest section of the temple traces its origins to the reign of King Rajadhi between 1782 and 1798.
The temple walls display hundreds of illustrations depicting important events from Buddha's life and various Jataka tales through detailed artwork.
Located 190 kilometers from Colombo and 25 kilometers from Matara, the temple can be reached by following the main road through Dikwella.
Visitors must pass through the Tunnel of Hell, featuring life-sized models depicting various punishments before reaching the main Buddha statue.
Location: Matara District
GPS coordinates: 5.97677,80.69908
Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:45
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