Poyamalu Vihara

The Ven. Mahdnayaka, or the Chief prelate of the Malwatta Chapter of the Siam Nikaya, is the Head of the Uposatha and Pushparama Vihara. Of them, Upositharama is situated on the circular road commencing from Queens Hotel by the Kandy lake.

This Vihara had been constructed by King Sénasammata Wickramabahu (1468-1510), in the form of a two-storeyed temple in the premises of the Poyamaluwa. Some believe this to be the work of King Vira Parakramabahu of Senkadagala (1484-1508).

The dagoba (stupa) at this site is believed to contain the collarbone relic of the Buddha. It is also the belief that King Vira Parakramabahu was instrumental in building the Gagaba and the premises. The Sanghar4ja Pirivena is also situated in this temple. The pdyagé at this venue was constructed by King Wimaladharmasitriya II (16871707) after the higher ordination at Getambe.

(Heritage of Kandurata by Dr. H.A.P. Abeyawardana P22)

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