Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Devalaya in Dondra

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  Gishan Ratnayake

  :: 05 May 2018 22:22:32

  A Beautiful shrine "Devalaya" dedicated for deity vishhnu or the "Upulavan". Place has a long history dated back to 7th century, King Dappula's era.. A festival celebrated regularly at this place in honour of deity "Upulvan" during month of July (Esala Poya Period).

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  Nuwan Buddhika

  :: 30 April 2018 12:03:13

  The little town of Devinuwara or the “City of Gods” is located at the most southern edge of the country, about 6.5kms south-east of Matara. Devinuwara is also known as Dondra in English. At the height of its splendour, in the 13th-15th centuries, Devinuwara has been a busy seaport and a most renowned place of pilgrimage and worship. It had been a landmark with its magnificent temple with a roof of gilded copper flashing far into the sea, and undoubtedly must have been an aid to those who sailed the vast Indian Ocean. The many stone pillars variously sculptured in designs and shapes are evidence of the magnificent shrines and temples in this town that overlooked the ocean up to the latter half of the 16th century.

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  Ignatius Prasad

  :: 22 April 2018 15:57:26

  A sacred place and you will find an Elephant here.

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  Dakshina Shakya

  :: 08 April 2018 22:07:45

  Important religious and cultural landmark for Matara. Be respectful and considerate towards the traditions while visiting.

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  Priya Sangeeth

  :: 03 April 2018 16:16:44

  This is a Hindu temple. It is a place of worship among Buddhist devotees too.