Buddhist Heritage Sites
Attanagalla Raja Maha Viharaya
අත්තනගල්ල රජමහා විහාරය
Western Province
Gampaha District
7°06'50.7"N 80°08'08.5"E
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The temple stands where a king is said to have given away his own head.
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Attanagalla Rajamaha Viharaya is one of the ancient royal temples in Sri Lanka. The Vihara is situated in Western Province, Gampaha district. Just 30 miles away from Colombo. This vihara is where a Bodhisattva (a future Buddha) fulfilled his Dana Paramita. King Sri Sangabo (247-249 A.D.) sacrificed his life by giving his head in gratitude for a favour he received from a countryman, According to the Attanagall Vihara Chronicle.
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