Maligatenna Aranya Senasanaya in Western Province

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  asnga kumaradasa

  :: 03 April 2018 08:41:24

  maligatenna Rajamaha viharaya is an ancient cave temple which is located in malwathuhiripitiya village.gampaha district.sri Lanka and this temple has been recognized as an archaeological protected site in gampaha district by archaeological department.the history of maligatenna rajamaha viharaya is believed to be goes back to the time period of Anuradapura kingdom.according to brahmi cave inscriptions found in warana Raja maha viharaya and pilikuttuwa Raja maha viharaya .those are temples located near to maligatenna.it can be assumed that this vihara may also have been on abode of Buddhist monks .there are two main folklores describe how this temple became an important place for king and their ministers during the enemy invasions periods .according to the first folklore this temple is considered as one of place that king valagamba used to hide during the chola invasions in Anuradapura. as the other folklore.this vihara was the first place where the tooth relic of buddha was hidden for the safety.(before being carried to delgamuwa Raja maha viharaya)when king Don juan Darmapala of kotte kingdom.embraced christianity during the portugues period here are.

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  conrad dias

  :: 22 March 2018 09:49:39

  Very nice peacefully temple.

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  Asanka Samaradiwakara

  :: 04 March 2018 20:40:09

  This is best place in gampaha district

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  Tharindu Ranasinghe

  :: 16 January 2018 02:42:51

  Best place to calm the mind and have a rest around Gampaha. Fauna and flora diversity around the premises is remarkable. Great scenarios with great views. Have unique calmness around the temple.

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  Manoj Senaratna

  :: 09 September 2017 20:05:35

  Quiet place with a historic value. 20 to 30 minute walk from the temple at the base will take you to the top of the rock, where a small pagoda is located. This place offers a panoramic view of the surrounding area.