Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka. It is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha's first visit to the country, and is one of the Solosmasthana, the 16 sacred religious locations in Sri Lanka. Currently this temple has been declared as one of archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
We stopped at Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya on a cloudy Sunday morning in January while travelling towards Ampara. This is one of the most sacred sites in Sri Lanka, as tradition holds that the Buddha visited here on hi…
A beautiful and historically significant Buddhist temple in Mahiyanganaya. The temple has a peaceful and spiritual atmosphere, and the surrounding area is very pleasant to visit. The ancient history and religious importa…
🌙🪷 Mahiyanganaya Rajamaha Viharaya – Evening Visit 🪷🌙 A truly peaceful and spiritually uplifting experience at Mahiyanganaya Rajamaha Viharaya in the evening. 🙏✨ The beautifully illuminated stupa against the night sky cr…