Sunday, September 15, 2013

Wewurukannala Raja Maha Vihara Temple

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Wewurukannala Raja Maha Vihara Temple - Dickwella

Wewurukannala Raja Maha Vihara Temple - Dickwella

24Km east of Matara is the town of Dikwella, where there is one of the most extra ordinary Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. The Wewurukannala Raja Maha Vihara Temple is dominated by an image of a seated Load Buddha. It is 160ft high, the largest Buddha statue in Sri Lanka and dates back to the time of 18th century (1782 - 1798). The temple has three parts, the oldest being about 250 years old and A resident elephant are among the secondary highlights of this Wewurukannala Raja Maha Vihara Temple.

Route
Matara à Dickwella à Beliatta Road à  Wewrukannala
Tangalle à Matara Road à Dickwella à Beliatta Road à Wewrukannala


Accommodation around Wewurukannala Temple
Dickwella Village” Batheegama, Dickwella.
“AMANWELLA” Bodhi Mawatha, Godellawela.
Tangalla Bay” By Jetwing, Mahawela, Tangalle.

Wewurukannala Raja Maha Vihara Temple - Dickwella

Wewurukannala Raja Maha Vihara Temple - Dickwella












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