Naigala Rajamaha Viharaya (Sinhala: නයිගල රජ මහා විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Weeraketiya, Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. It is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) away from Weeraketiya junction and 8 km (5.0 mi) from the ancient Buddhist temple, Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara.

This temple has been built according to the Pabbata Vihara system, and it is considered that the Naigala Raja Maha Viharaya was one of the rare sites in the Ruhuna Kingdom with Panchayathana features and seven Stupas. Due to its historical importance, this temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The designation was declared on 22 April 1966 under the government Gazette number 14692.

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Naigala Rajamaha Viharaya at Weeraketiya

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