Delgamuwa Raja Maha Vihara, Buddhist temple in Kuruwita, Sri Lanka
Delgamuwa Raja Maha Vihara stands at the foot of hills in Ratnapura district, featuring traditional Sri Lankan Buddhist architectural elements and stone carvings.
The temple protected the sacred tooth relic of Buddha for over 40 years during the Portuguese colonial period, keeping it hidden inside a grinding stone.
The temple maintains its status as an active Buddhist center where monks perform daily rituals and ceremonies according to Sri Lankan Buddhist traditions.
Visitors can reach the temple by following the Colombo-Batticaloa Highway through Balangoda and Ratnapura, with the journey from Belihuloya taking approximately two hours.
The original grinding stone used to conceal the sacred tooth relic remains preserved at the temple as an archaeological protected monument.
Location: Ratnapura district
GPS coordinates: 6.77586,80.35633
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:02
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