Dimbulgiri Rajamaha Viharaya, Balalla

Tempita Vihara (Temple on Pillars) is a unique type of image house found in some Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. These buildings have a distinctive architectural design. In the 17th-19th century, these Tempita Viharas were a popular aspect of many Buddhist temples.

The Vihara is situated in the Kurunegala district Northwestern province. Close to Balalla Lake in Balalla town, which is found on Padeniya to Anuradhapura road.

16 granite stumps hold the structure there are 990.6 mm in height Image house is 4165.6 mm in length and 2717.8 mm in width The Tampita Vihara building is 5715 mm in length and 4318 mm in width

The Tampita Vihara i located on the Padeniya-Anuradhapura road in the Kurunegala district, 17 km from Balalla.

Tampita Vihara belongs to the Kandy era.

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Balalla Dimbulgiri Tampita Viharaya

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