Anamaduwa Paramakanda Cave Temple
The
historic Paramakanda Temple and the cave monastery lies on the majestic
and mysterious Paramakanda Rock in Anamaduwa belonging to the Putlam
District.
The ruins indicate that the once the complex covered the whole rock formation.
The cave temple is believed to be the work of King Walagamba ( 89-77
BC ). The inscription at Thonigala states this temple was built by a
priest called Mahatissa thero during the King Walagamba's time. The Temple
complex contains number of caves and the rock it self is interesting
due to the peculiar formations in different parts of the Rock.
The temple can be reached passing the Anamaduwa town, traveling from Kurunegala.
- closest town : Anamaduwa
- Local Authority : Anamaduwa
- District : Putlam
Map
Driving Directions to Paramakanda Cave Temple
Distance from Colombo Galle Face to Paramakanda Cave Temple
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Distance From Kandy to Paramakanda Cave Temple
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Though : Chilaw ( Halawatha)
distance :140 km
Travel time : 2.5 hours
Driving directions :
see on google map
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Though : Kurunegala
distance :105 km
Travel time : 2 hours
Driving directions :
see on google map
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Created : January 8, 2011
Updated :
January 8, 2011
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