Lankatilaka Vihara, Buddhist temple in Udunuwara, Sri Lanka
Lankatilaka Vihara stands on a natural rock formation, featuring a three-story structure with intricate architectural designs incorporating South Indian elements.
The temple dates back to 1344 CE when King Bhuvanekabahu IV commissioned its construction through minister Senadhilankara with assistance from South Indian architects.
The temple complex houses five shrines dedicated to deities Vishnu, Ganesha, Suman Saman, Vibhishana, and Kumara Bandara, reflecting Sri Lankan religious diversity.
The temple sits 4 kilometers from Pilimathalawa junction along the Daulagala road, requiring visitors to climb several stone steps to reach the entrance.
The temple walls contain inscriptions in both Sinhala and Tamil languages, documenting royal grants and administrative arrangements from medieval Sri Lanka.
Location: Kandy District
GPS coordinates: 7.23388,80.56473
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:54
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