TAMPITA VIHARA HERITAGE
Anuragoda Sri Sumangalarama Purana Tampita Viharaya
අනුරාගොඩ ශ්රී සුමංගලාරාම පුරාණ ටැම්පිට විහාරය
WESTERN PROVINCE
GAMPAHA DISTRICT
7°0'30.18''N 80°6'57''E
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An old vihara raised on pillars, in a village that has kept it standing without fuss.
STAND INSIDE IT — 360°
THE PLACE
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 Anuragoda Sri Sumangalarama Purana Tampita Viharaya also known as Anuragoda Tampita Viharaya is an ancent vihara in Pepiliyawala, Gampaha District. The Sangawasa was built during the British era. This vihara dates back to the 1775.
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- Viran de Silva
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