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Kande Viharaya Temple

Name: Kande Viharaya Temple
Address: Kandavihara Yati Road, Beruwala, WP, LK

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Neranda

March 9, 2022

Established in the year 1734, Kande Viharaya is one of the most popular Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. Being located up in the hills, the serenity that surrounds the temple celebrates one of the most peace-loving philosophies of the world. The relic chamber of the temple is believed to be the oldest structure in the temple. Its walls are adorned with Kandyan Era frescoes while murals illustrating Lord Buddha’s life are depicted across the temple. Subsequent to a few rounds of renovation under state patronage, Kande Viharaya is today formally recognised as an archaeological site. Every step into this temple in its most scenic atmosphere feels like the unravelling of a beautiful story.

Thushan

March 26, 2022

Location- Aluthgama Distance (From Bentota Railway Station)-4km Distance (From Aluthgama Railway Station)-3km Transportation Options - Bike/TukTuk/Car/Van Entrance - Free Visiting Time - 6am-7pm Kande Viharaya is Buddhist Temple situated at Aluthgama. It is one of the treasured monuments of Sri Lanka and among the top places to visit in Bentota. The most important attraction of the temple is the gigantic Buddha statue unveiled in 2007. At 160 feet tall, the statue depicting the Bhoomisparsha Mudra is the tallest sitting Buddha statue in the world. Also, the temple comprises the Stupa, Bodhi Tree, Relic Chamber, Image House, Upulvan Devale and the other main Devalas including Kataragama and Pattini Devalaya. The 300 years old Bodhi Tree, preaching hall and the Seema Malaka are situated outside the Vihara premises. The Stupa has been built in a bell shape and erected within an octagonal Shelter. The relic chamber of the temple is believed to be the oldest building in the temple premises. At the entrance of the chamber is sculptured with a stone moonstone and a door frame. Inner walls and the ceiling of the chamber have been adorned with Kandyan Era Frescoes. The image house of the temple is consisting of an inner chamber and an outer chamber. Inside the inner chamber three Buddha images in the standing, seated and sleeping postures can be seen. The walls and the ceilings of both chambers have been decorated with Jataka tales, life events of Buddha and various types of other murals. The temple has got its name 'Kande Vihara' meaning Mountain temple, as it is built on top of a hill. The temple was founded by Karapagala Dewamitta Thero in 1734, under the guidance of Udugama Chandrasara Thero who was then chief incumbent of Galapatha Raja Maha Vihara. In 1904 the Kshethrarama Pirivena, an educational institution for monks, was attached to the temple. Renovated several times under state patronage, Kande Viharaya is today formally recognized as an archaeological site.

Daniela

April 18, 2016

this temple seems like it was built the ruins of a more ancient site. the stairway is intricately with all manner of interesting creatures icons. Really something to see. The temple itself is pretty modern.. The buddha statue a bit 'colourful' but inside many bright and colorful murals. Pity however is that nothing anywhere is translated into english.. thus you don't really get the value of the place. Suggest some advance reading before you go.

Sajis Rashan

October 27, 2016

Sri Lanka's tallest Buddha Statue. The Buddha Statue which is 160 ft tall is constructed in Bhoomi Sparsha Mudra (Calling the Earth to Witness His Enlightenment).

Sante

May 3, 2016

Sehr großer Tempel mit übergroßer Buddha Statur. Leicht mit dem TukuTuk zu erreichen.

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Kandavihara Yati Road

Beruwala, WP

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