Samanabedda cave temple

Samanabedda cave temple
සමනබැද්ද පුරාණ ගල්ලෙන් විහාරය
A Buddha statue in the image house
Religion
AffiliationBuddhism
DistrictAmpara
ProvinceEastern Province
Location
LocationUhana, Sri Lanka
Geographic coordinates07°20′35.1″N 81°38′59.0″E / 7.343083°N 81.649722°E / 7.343083; 81.649722
Architecture
TypeBuddhist Temple

Samanabedda cave temple (Sinhalaː සමනබැද්ද පුරාණ ගල්ලෙන් විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Uhana, Ampara District, Sri Lanka.[1] The temple lies on the Ampara – Mahaoya main road, approximately 6 km (3.7 mi) away from the town of Ampara. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. It is believed that the temple was built by king Saddha Tissa (137–119 BC).[2][better source needed]

  • The ruined Stupa
    The ruined Stupa
  • Rubble of ruined buildings
    Rubble of ruined buildings

References

  1. ^ "Samanabedda Purana Gallen Viharaya, Ampara". Lanka Pradeepa. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Samanbedda Ancient Cave Temple at Ampara – අම්පාර සමන්බැද්ද ලෙන් විහාරය". Amazinglanka. Retrieved 18 January 2017.


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