There is an incredible array of beautiful temples that you will find in the paradise island of Sri Lanka. Indeed, almost all these temples boast of wonderful stories which collectively lend colour to the history of the land.
Maligatenna Raja Maha Viharaya is one of the most beautiful temples that you will be able to visit in the district of Gampaha. You can reach the site with great ease from the city of Colombo. It is located in close proximity to Pilikuththuwa Raja Maha Viharaya. You can arrange a temple tour in the area as you travel with Green Holiday Centre.
About Maligatenna Raja Maha Viharaya
Maligatenna Raja Maha Viharaya is a site of immense cultural, historic and religious value. According to folklore, King Valagamba used the temple as a hiding place, during the invasions of South Indian kings. It was also used during Portuguese period as a hiding place for the sacred relic of the tooth of Buddha.
This beautiful, ancient temple is believed to have been built during the Anuradhapura Kingdom, which was the very first kingdom of Sri Lanka.
The temple complex has been divided into two sections, namely, Pahala Maluwa and Ihala Maluwa. In the Pahala Maluwa you will find an image house, devalaya, stupa as well as a Bo tree. A Bo tree surrounded by a rampart as well as a stupa can be seen on top of the rock.
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