Magul Maha Viharaya, Buddhist temple in Lahugala, Sri Lanka
The temple complex spreads across 10 acres and contains remains of a palace, monastery, stupas, and ponds within Lahugala National Park boundaries.
King Kavantissa constructed Magul Maha Viharaya in the 2nd century BCE at the location where he married Princess Viharamahadevi of Kelaniya.
The temple holds daily rituals and meditation sessions following Theravada Buddhist traditions, maintaining its status as a center of spiritual learning.
Located 22 kilometers from Siyambalanduwa town and 11 kilometers from Pottuvil, the temple welcomes visitors who observe appropriate dress codes.
The entrance features an unusual moonstone depicting elephants with riders, differing from traditional Sri Lankan temple moonstone designs.
Location: Lahugala
GPS coordinates: 6.86744,81.73684
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:53
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