Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara Explained

Building Name:Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara
Native Name:මුල්ගිරිගල රජ මහා විහාරය
Location:Mullegama, Sri Lanka
Coordinates:7.9856°N 80.0869°W
Province:North Western Province, Sri Lanka
District:Puttalam
Heritage Designation:Archaeological protected monument
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Buddhist Temple
Founded By:King Dappula

Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhalaː මුල්ගිරිගල රජ මහා විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka. The temple is situated at Mullegama village, about 2.5km (01.6miles) far from the Nawagattegama town. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.[1] It is believed that the temple was built by King Dappula during the Anuradhapura period.[1] The monastery complex consisted of a number of caves and inscriptions, constructed about 300 years ago.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara – Mullegama. Department of Archaeology (Sri Lanka). 30 April 2017.