Karagampitiya Vihara, Buddhist temple in Dehiwala, Sri Lanka.
The temple structure stands at the Dehiwala junction on the Colombo-Galle main road, featuring traditional Buddhist architectural elements and design patterns.
The temple received official recognition as an archaeological site in 2007 through Government Gazette number 1486, marking its historical importance in Sri Lanka.
The temple houses Buddha statues created in 1780 by the same artisan who crafted the sculptures at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara temple.
Located 9 miles south of Colombo city center, the temple maintains regular hours for meditation sessions and religious ceremonies throughout the week.
The temple grounds contain a plant descended directly from the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree of Anuradhapura, connecting it to ancient Buddhist heritage.
Location: Colombo District
GPS coordinates: 6.84889,79.86831
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:32
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