Dematamal Viharaya is a Buddhist temple in Okkampitiya village, Monaragala district, Sri Lanka. The Stupa of Dematamal Viharaya is considered as one of the oldest Stupas in Sri Lanka built in the 2nd Century BC.[2]
| Dematamal Vihara | |
|---|---|
දෙමටමල් විහාරය | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| District | Monaragala |
| Province | Uva Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Okkampitiya, Sri Lanka |
| Geographic coordinates | 06°45′23″N 81°17′16.5″E / 6.75639°N 81.287917°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Buddhist Temple |
According to folklore, it is the place which provided safety to Prince Saddhatissa, who was attempting to flee after losing the fight with his elder brother, Prince Dutugamunu.[3]
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References edit
- ^ "Protercted Monument List 2012-12-12" (PDF). Department of Archaeology. 12 December 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-11-23. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ Paskaran, S.; Perera, T.M.; Kumara, S.D.S.; Jayasinghe, M.T.R.; Jayasinghe, C. & Lewangamage, C.S. (2011). "Investigation of cracks developed in Dematamal Viharaya, Buttala". 17th ERU Research Symposium, 2011: Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
- ^ "Where a fragrant breeze blows in a rich history". sundaytimes.lk. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2015.