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Pidurangala Vihara (Sinhala: පිදුරංගල විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Pidurangala village of Matale District, Sri Lanka. The temple was constructed on a massive rock called Pidurangala, which is located a few kilometers north of the historical fort Sigiriya .
Paramaguru Swamy Madam and Pillayar Temple: Mandhandawela: E 350A Mandhandawela: Matale: 13 February 2009 [19] Patigana Purana Vihara: No. 422-EPattiwela: Galewela: 6 June 2008: Chaitiya mound and ruined buildings [6] Pidurangala Vihara: Ruwanmadugalle Kanda Vihara: Diggollayaya: Dambulla: 23 January 2009: Steps hewn on the rock, the foundation ...
Archaeological reserve with Terra-Cotta Pottaries and Chaithya mound in the Daduru Oya Valley in Nochchiwatwana Village [8] Old buildings in the town: Chilaw: 23 January 2009: The Headquarters of the Police investigation Unit, Queen’s House of Chilaw, the prison Building of the Dutch and the Surveyor’s Camp [3] Othappugala Purana Vihara ...
The boulder gardens consist of several large boulders linked by winding pathways. The gardens extend from the northern slopes to the southern slopes of the hills at the foot of Sigiris rock. Most of these boulders had a building or pavilion upon them; there are cuttings that were used as footings for brick walls and beams.
Gonsarudawa archaeological reserve: No. 228-A, Dombagahawela: Siyambalanduwa: 6 June 2008: Drip-ledged caves with inscriptions, building ruins with stone pillars and ponds [5] Gothameegama ruins: Gothameegama: Katharagama: 25 March 2016: Drip Ledged cave [13] Hamanawa Purana vihara: Bulupitiya: Bulupitiya: Bibile: 23 January 2009: Vihara ruins ...
The temple site is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the Mulkirigala junction and can be reached from either Dikwella or Tangalle towns. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The designation was declared on 8 April 1988 under the government Gazette number 501. [2]
The temple complex is located on the Balangoda - Kaltota road (B38) approximately 24 km (15 mi) distance from the Balangoda town. The site has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological reserve in Sri Lanka. Kuragala is considered as the oldest archaeological site found in the Intermediate Zone. [1] [2]
The central temple building is unique in that it is built entirely of sculptured granite, except for two shikharas which are built of brick, and sits on a massive stone slab. [2] The sikharas, which are located above the sanctum begins in an octagonal shape but has been given the features of a dagoba .