Lenawara Raja maha viharaya

Lenawara Raja maha viharaya Lenawara Raja maha viharaya Lenawara Raja maha viharaya

Lenawara Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple situated near Bandaragama in the Kalutara District of Sri Lanka. Built atop a natural rock formation, the temple offers a peaceful setting surrounded by coconut groves and forested landscape. Its origins trace back to the reign of King Parakramabahu VI, making it a significant cultural and religious site.

The temple features a drip-ledged cave shrine with murals and statues dating to the Polonnaruwa period. It also includes a reclining Buddha image, traditional Kandyan-style paintings, and inscriptions carved into the rock. The site is home to a variety of plant life and provides shelter to birds and small animals that thrive in its quiet environment.

Visitors can explore the ancient shrine, stone steps leading to the summit, and small shrines dedicated to Hindu deities like Vishnu. The panoramic view from the top reveals lush fields and distant hills, making it a popular spot for meditation and photography. The site maintains a serene and spiritual atmosphere year-round.

Accessible throughout the year, Lenawara Rajamaha Viharaya is best visited during the dry months for a more comfortable climb. It is easily reachable by road from Bandaragama or Kalutara, with local signage guiding travelers to the entrance. The temple continues to be a place of worship and heritage, attracting pilgrims and cultural enthusiasts alike.

Lenawara Raja maha viharaya Lenawara Raja maha viharaya Lenawara Raja maha viharaya

About Kalutara District

Kalutara is situated approximately 42km south of Colombo. Once a spice trading post, Kalutara was controlled variously by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. The town is famous for quality bamboo basket and mats and the most luscious mangosteens.

The 38-meter long Kalutara Bridge was built at the mouth of the Kalu Ganga River and serves as a major link between the country's Western and Southern border. At the southern end of the bridge lies the 3 stories-high Kalutara Vihara, a Buddhist temple built in the 1960s which holds the distinction of being the only stupa in the world that is hollow.

About Western Province

The Western Province is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenapura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center. Western Province is divided into 3 main districts called Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1,386.6 km²) and Kalutara (1,606 km²) districts. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province.

Having the highest population in the all the provinces, the almost all the premier educational institutions in the island are located in western province. Universities in the province include the University of Colombo, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, University of Kelaniya, Open University, Sri Lanka, Buddhist and Pali University of Sri Lanka, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and University of Moratuwa .Western province has the largest amount of schools in the country, which includes National, Provincial, Private and International schools.

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