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BUDDHIST HERITAGE SITES

Waboda Purana Gallen Rajamaha Viharaya

වෑබඩ ගල්ලෙන් රජමහා විහාරය

WESTERN PROVINCE

GAMPAHA DISTRICT

7°01'24.9"N 80°00'00.1"

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The village calls it Little Sri Pada, because there is a footprint carved into the rock on top.

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THE PLACE

Waboda Purana Gallen Rajamaha Viharaya built during the King Walagamba (89-77 BC) is beautifully located in a small village in the district of Gampaha. The Locals call it the Gale Pansala (temple of the rock) they also call it ‘Punchi Sri Pada” due to the Buddhas footprint carved on the top of the stone. GPS Coordinates are listed, please use it to get to the location.

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PROVINCE

Western Province

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Gampaha District

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Mahara Divisional Secretariat

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LOCALITY

FROM COLOMBO

23 km · 47 min
30 km · 42 min by expressway

COORDINATES

7°01'24.9"N 80°00'00.1"

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- Viran de Silva

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