Sunandaramaya (Sri Sunandarama Piriven Viharaya)

Situated in Mirissa South, this Vihara has a history of over a hundred and fifty years. The Chief Incumbent of Yatala and Menik Viharas lived here. The Vihara is a complete monastic establishment, containing a dagoba, Bo tree, shrine room, preaching Hall and residences for monks.

The Vihara came to the limelight during the incumbency of Mirisse Gunasiri Thera, an oriental scholar of international fame (1938 - 1969 AD). He was instrumental in establishing the Siri Sunanda Tripitaka Pirivena and the Sunday School in 1948 to commemorate Sri Lanka's independence. This Vihara has an extensive collection of old manuscripts on the Pali canon and Buddhist literature and one of the finest collection of masks.

(Heritage of Ruhuna by Dr. H.A.P. Abeyawardana P60)

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Sri Sunandarama Piriven Viharaya

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