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Tempita Vihara
Tempita Vihara ( si, ටැම්පිට විහාර) is a unique type of image house found in some Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. With an inimitable architecture design, Tempita Viharas were a popular aspect of many Buddhist temples during the 17th to 19th centuries. Construction of Tempita Viharas in or after the 20th century has been not recorded. More than two hundred Tempita Viharas have been identified in Sri Lanka to date. Most of the shrines are found in North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Western provinces. Medawala Tempita Vihara in Kandy is considered the first accounted Tempita Vihara in Sri Lanka. According to the Medawala copper plaque, it was a two-storied shrine during the 14th century and was renovated as a Tempita Vihara by Kirti Sri Rajasinha (1747–1781) in 1755. Minuwangamuwa Tempita Vihara in Kegalle is believed to be the last Tempita Vihara in the island built on 2 May 1886. Beside the Buddhist temples, few Ambalamas and Devalayas have been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panduwasnuwara Raja Maha Vihara 1
Panduwasnuwara is an ancient capital, situated in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the controlling centre known as Parakramapura of Maya Rata, Dakkhinadesa (South Country) in the 12th century, when it was ruled by Parakramabahu I, Parakramabahu. The remaining ruins of the ancient kingdom still can be seen at Kotampitiya area which lies along Wariyapola-Chilaw main road about away from Wariyapola town. Name The current site has been identified as Parakramapura, the city of Dakkhinadesa, founded by king Parakramabahu the great when he was the sub king of the territory, and called as Panduwasnuwara presently. It is believed that the name Panduwasnuwara was come to the usage during recent Kurunegala period. Due to its name this site is erroneously identified by the locals as the ancient capital of king Panduvasdeva of Upatissa Nuwara, Panduwasadeva who ruled the country in 504 BC to 474 BC. They believe that the structure known as ''Chakrawalaya'' which is situated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
