Best places: Buddhist temples in Thiruwanaketiya, Sri Lanka

👍👍 Maha Saman Devalaya or the Great Saman Temple (also called Sumana Saman Devalaya) is a shrine dedicated to deity Saman, situated at Ratnapura, Sri Lanka who is the presiding deity of the Sri Pada Mountain which is also called Samanthakuta meaning the mountain of Saman which is believed to have the l...

👍👍 An ancient and historical Buddhist temple located in Ratnapura district. Some interesting stories related to king Walagamba are linked with this place and its paintings and caves. It is sad that not many people are visiting this place now. This place needs some serious maintenance and cleanup to att...

👍👍 Weeragoda Sri Maha Vihara Piriwena Weeragoda Sri Maha Vihara Pirivena situated Colombo-Batticaloa Highway, Ratnapura. There is a big beautiful Buddha statue near the road in this temple. Also it has chethiya, Bodhi with a golden fence, Buddha mandir with colorful arts and statues and a Vishnu dewala...

👍👍 Rathganga Asu Maha Shrawaka Pasvisu Rajamaha Viharaya (Punchi Dambadiva) Rathganga temple is located on the beautiful river Rath Ganga. Specialty of this temple is there is a replica called Punchi Dambadiwa of Dambadiwa which is very important to Buddhists. It was a great idea whom cannot visit rea...

👍👍 Great Buddist Center Ratnapura

👍👍 The "Punchi Dambadiva" temple is a notable Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. Known for its religious importance and serene ambiance, the temple offers a place for worship, meditation, and cultural exploration. The term "Punchi Dambadiva" translates to "Little Dambadiva," referring to a smaller pilgrimag...