Padeniya Raja Maha Viharaya

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Padeniya



This Viharaya is located in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka. There are many fascinating antiques in this place. Kurunegala city is known to be the birthplace of many interesting legends in the world. The Buddhist temple has been preserved and maintained very well. Due to this reason, there are more and more local as well as foreign travelers visiting this Viharaya.
It was the royal capital of Sri Lanka in ancient times. The temple was the home of a legendary giant, Therapuththabhaya who later on became a Buddhist monk. He was among the 10 giants of the army of Great King Dutugemunu.






Location: Anuradhapura-Padeniya Highway, Galgamuwa, Sri Lanka
Best known for History and antiques
Distance from Colombo: 125 km
Things to do: Witness the antiques, explore the temple
Map =  https://maps.app.goo.gl/fC37Arb5EcHNamyQA


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