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Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara

Coordinates: 07°59′08.0″N 80°05′12.9″E / 7.985556°N 80.086917°E / 7.985556; 80.086917
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Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara
මුල්ගිරිගල රජ මහා විහාරය
The Stupa at the lower Vihara premises
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
DistrictPuttalam
ProvinceNorth Western Province, Sri Lanka
Location
LocationMullegama, Sri Lanka
Geographic coordinates07°59′08.0″N 80°05′12.9″E / 7.985556°N 80.086917°E / 7.985556; 80.086917
Architecture
TypeBuddhist Temple
FounderKing Dappula

Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhalaː මුල්ගිරිගල රජ මහා විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka. The temple is situated at Mullegama village, about 2.5 km (1.6 mi) far from the Nawagattegama town. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.[1] It is believed that the temple was built by King Dappula during the Anuradhapura period.[1] The monastery complex consisted of a number of caves and inscriptions, constructed about 300 years ago.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara – Mullegama". Department of Archaeology (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 30 April 2017.