Dematamal Viharaya
| Dematamal Vihara දෙමටමල් විහාරය | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Okkampitiya, Sri Lanka |
| Geographic coordinates | 06°45′23″N 81°17′16.5″E / 6.75639°N 81.287917°ECoordinates: 06°45′23″N 81°17′16.5″E / 6.75639°N 81.287917°E |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| District | Monaragala |
| Province | Uva Province |
| Heritage designation | Archaeological protected monument[1] (27 December 1974) |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Buddhist Temple |
Dematamal Viharaya is a Buddhist temple in Okkampitiya village, Monaragala district, Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its history goes back to the 3rd or 2nd century BC.[2]
According to folklore, it is the place which provided safety to Prince Saddhatissa, who was attempting to flee after losing the fight with his elder brother, Prince Dutugamunu.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Protercted Monument List 2012-12-12" (PDF). Department of Archaeology. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ↑ "Dematamal Viharaya – දෙමටමල් විහාරය". amazinglanka. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ↑ "Where a fragrant breeze blows in a rich history". sundaytimes.lk. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
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