TAMPITA VIHARA HERITAGE

Metikotamulla Sadharma Thilakarama Purana Tampita Viharaya

මැටිකොටමුල්ල සද්ධර්ම තිලකාරාම පුරාණ තම්පිතා විහාරය

WESTERN PROVINCE

GAMPAHA DISTRICT

7°10'46.59''N 80°0'58''E

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Someone carved 1899 into the roof timber when they repaired it. That is how we know.

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THE PLACE

Metikotamulla Sadharma Thilakarama Purana Tampita Viharaya 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 Tampita Viharas were a popular aspect of many Buddhist temples.

This Tampita Viharaya was built on nine granite stumps of about 2 feet in height. With a verandah around the inner chamber. The roof is clad with flat clay tiles and Sinhala Ulu. The year 1899 is carved on to the roof's timber, indicating that it was restored in 1899. The Vihara is situated between Veyangoda and Minuwangoda Road. Travelling from Veyangoda toward (5.8 km) Wadumulla Junction, take the road to the right towards the village of Metikotamulla. The Tampita Viharaya is located just 2.5km down this road.

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