Asgiriya Raja Maha Vihara, Gampaha, Buddhist temple in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka.
The temple stands atop a hillock along the Gampaha-Minuwangoda road, featuring an elevated image house accessible through wooden stairs and traditional cave structures.
Dating back to King Valagamba's reign in 89-77 BC, the temple received formal recognition as an archaeological site by the Sri Lankan government in 2002.
The temple houses a Samadhi Buddha statue from the Kandyan period, with Buddha images in Abaya mudra and lotus flower decorations adorning the cave canopy.
Located 2 kilometers from Gampaha town center, the temple complex includes multiple structures such as a Devalaya, stone pond, and stupa for visitors to explore.
A secret tunnel entrance, now sealed, reportedly connected this temple to Pilikuththuwa Temple 8 kilometers away, with local stories suggesting hidden treasures within.
Location: Gampaha District
Location: Western Province
Architectural style: cave temple
GPS coordinates: 7.11100,79.98964
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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