Dematamal Viharaya

Dematamal Vihara
දෙමටමල් විහාරය
Basic information
Location Okkampitiya, Sri Lanka
Geographic coordinates 06°45′23″N 81°17′16.5″E / 6.75639°N 81.287917°E / 6.75639; 81.287917Coordinates: 06°45′23″N 81°17′16.5″E / 6.75639°N 81.287917°E / 6.75639; 81.287917
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

  1. "Protercted Monument List 2012-12-12" (PDF). Department of Archaeology. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  2. "Dematamal Viharaya – දෙමටමල් විහාරය". amazinglanka. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
  3. "Where a fragrant breeze blows in a rich history". sundaytimes.lk. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
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