Gokanna Rajamaha Viharaya in Trincomalee

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  Dinusha Gunarathna

  :: 18 March 2018 07:29:57

  Don't forget to visit while walk to kowila.A ancient temple needs your attention.

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  Andrea T.

  :: 22 November 2017 08:51:53

  Very nice buddhist temple, beautiful view on the ocean. If you are in Trico worth the visit!

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  Tharindu Prasad

  :: 19 November 2017 12:14:32

  Buddhist temple that has a great historical value. You'll be able to have a clear view of Indian ocean from here.

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  Anjana Gurusinghe

  :: 17 October 2017 12:53:17

  The site has a rich historical value and the view from the top of the place overlooking the ocean is nice

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  vickum z

  :: 06 October 2017 08:55:24

  According to the references of Sri Lanka Archaeological Department, Trincomalee had been known as Gokanna in the ancient times. Information reveals by chronicles such asMahavamsa and Chulavamsa the Gokanna Vihara was built by the King Mahasen in the 3rd century (275-301 AD)[1][2] by destroying aJaina monastery that existed on the Swami Rock,[3] where the Koneswaram Kovil stands today. It is said that in the reign of King Agbo V, the temple was modified by adding a preaching hall.[1]