Tampita Vihara Heritage
Medagama Sri Nagarukkaramaya Purana Tampita Viharaya
මැදගම ශ්රී නාගරුක්ඛාරාමය පුරාණ ටැම්පිට විහාරය
Sabaragamuwa Province
Kegalle District
7°9'42.45''N 80°10'22''E
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A kilometre from Algama, and the Buddha inside is the one that was always there.
STAND INSIDE IT — 360°
THE PLACE
Tampita 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.
Situated just 1 km from Algama town The Sri Nagarukkaramaya Purana Tampita Viharayais an ancient viharaya the buddha sture inside the vihara ge is the original statue that was inside the ancient Tampita Vihara which no longer in the vihara premises. No further information is available.
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THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTES
- Viran de Silva
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