Bentota Bodhimalu Rajamaha Viharaya

Travel cross the Benthara Bridge on the Colombo-Galle Main Road 1 km towards Galle. Arrive at Kahambiliyakanda Junction, turn left on Elpitiya Road. Then travel another 3 km on Wadumulla Road. Just off Arachchimulla Junction, you will arrive at the Bodhimaluwa Rajamaha Viharayain 2 km.

It is reasonable to accept that this temple was also a part of the Bemthota Maha Vihara, which has a history up to the reign of Devanapathissa. The place where Bodhi Raja of Bemthota Maha Vihara is located is now known as Bodhimaluwa. Legend has it that one of the two branches of the Bodhi tree was established on this land at that time.

This temple which was in all its glory during the reign of Saddhatissa then was destroyed during the colonial period and was rebuilt only after the 18th century.

Today the vihara belonging to the Malwathu sect of the Siyam Maha Nikaya and paintings relating to the low country tradition of the Kandyan period can be seen in the old temple house. The seated statue and the statue of Lord Vishnu depict contemporary style.

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Bentota Bodhimalu Rajamaha Viharaya

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