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Tampita Vihara Heritage
Mirigama Purana Tampita Viharaya
මිරිගම පුරාණ තම්පිතා විහාරය
Western Province
Gampaha District
7°15'03.9"N 80°08'13.3"E
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Nobody wrote down its history. It is still worth the walk.
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 Tampita Viharas were a popular aspect of many Buddhist temples.
No other information is available for this vihara but its worth while visiting the Tampita Viharaya
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