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Monasteries and Hermitages

Unuwathurabubula Veheragala Aranya Senasanaya

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Eastern Province

Ampara District

7°33'46.1"N 81°20'55.6"E

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THE PLACE

Veheragala Aranya Senasanaya at Unuwathurabubula is a secluded forest monastery in the Mahaoya area. Rock, trees and simple religious structures give the place a retreat-like character rather than the formality of a large temple.
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PROVINCE

Eastern Province

DISTRICT

Ampara District

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LOCALITY

Mahaoya

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7°33'46.1"N 81°20'55.6"E

THE PHOTOGRAPHS

THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S NOTES

Contact the monastery or ask locally before visiting. Keep voices low, dress modestly and avoid interrupting periods of retreat.

- Viran de Silva

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Photographs © Viran de Silva
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