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This is a list of Buddhist temples, monasteries, stupas, and pagodas in Sri Lanka for which there are Wikipedia articles, sorted by location. Central Province [ edit ]
The presiding deity, Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman is believed to originate from Sri Nisumbha Soodhani, worshipped by Chola kings as the family goddess for protection during war. The goddess was often recognised as the female counterpart to Brihadeeshwarar temple in Thanjavur. The goddess is also referred to as Rahukala Kaliamman or as Vada Bhadra ...
The London Buddhist Vihara was founded in 1926 by Anagarika Dharmapala. [2] One of the temple's main benefactors during its early days was Mary Foster, who financed ‘Foster House’ in Ealing. [3] This was the first Sri Lankan Buddhist temple established outside Asia and was named the London Buddhist Vihara in 1926.
Jamyang London Buddhist Centre (FPMT/Tibetan) Kaygu Samye Dzong London, Bermondsey (Tibetan) London Buddhist Centre (Triratna) London Buddhist Vihara (Sri Lankan) London Fo Guang Shan Temple, Marylebone (Chinese) Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, Watford and Billericay (Sri Lankan) Three Wheels Temple, Acton (Pure Land) Wat Buddhapadipa ...
The Vattrappalai Amman temple, located near Nandikkadal in Mullaitivu, was founded by King Gajabahu I and is considered the tenth and one of the oldest Kannagi Amman temples in Sri Lanka. The term "Palai" signifies a resting place, and "Vattrappalai" refers to the tenth resting place of Kannagi Amman.
Kadadora Vihara (Also known as Kadadora Sri Priyabimbaramaya Vihara) was a Buddhist temple, situated in Kadadora, Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. The temple was abandoned and ruined as the construction of Kotmale Dam in 1979 by Mahaweli Development programme. The ruins of Vihara still can be seen when the water level of Kotmale Reservoir is ...
The Kshetrarama Temple at Lakshapathiya was established in 1829 by the chief monk, Ven. Weligama Sri Sumanatissa Thero. He resided at the Saranapala Maha Vihara in Walana during that period. Notable among the archaeological interests and monuments of the Vihara are the old Buddha shrine, the Seema Malakaya, and the Bhikkhu dwellings.
Today Ruhunu Maha Kataragama devalaya has become a temple which attracts and unites people of different religions and faiths. [3] Thousands of devotees from Sri Lanka and other parts of the world visit this temple daily. [4] Kataragama deviyo is identified with God Skanda of Hindu tradition, who is called as Murugan by the Tamil people.