(Seruvila MangalaRaja Maha Viharaya)
Seruwawila Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Trincomalee district in Eastern Province, which is among the sixteen or seventeen holiest Buddhist shrines (Solosmasthana) in Sri Lanka.
It was built during the reign of King Kavantissa (2nd century BC) containing the Lalata Dathun Wahanse (sacred forehead bone) of Lord Buddha. It can be reached by land and sea. The sea route begins at Trincomalee to Muttur on boat and another 16 km by roads and the land route is via Kantale, to Allai which is approximately 45 km through dense forest.
According to the late Dr. R. L. Brohier, the Seruwila region was a vast swamp or villu where the flood waters of the Mahaweli Ganga collected. This villu was the home of large flocks of teals (seru) during migratory period. That perhaps was how the place came to be known as Seruwawila.
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Seruvila Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya (Temple)
Built by King Kavantissa in 2nd century BC, the Seruvila temple is one of the sacred Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. The temple holds the sacred forehead bone of Lord Buddha (Lalata Dathun Wahanse). To learn more, visit or
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Seruwawila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Trincomalee district in Eastern Province, which is among the sixteen or seventeen holiest Buddhist shrines in Sri Lanka. It was built during the reign of King Kavantissa containing the Lalata Dathun Wahanse
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Seruwawila Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Trincomalee district in Eastern Province, which is among the sixteen or seventeen holiest Buddhist shrines (Solosmasthana) in Sri Lanka.
It was built during the reign of King Kavantissa (2nd century BC) containing the Lalata Dathun Wahanse (sacred forehead bone) of Lord Buddha. It can be reached by land and sea. The sea route begins at Trincomalee to Muttur on boat and another 16 km by roads and the land route is via Kantale, to Allai which is approximately 45 km through dense forest.
According to the late Dr. R. L. Brohier, the Seruwila region was a vast swamp or villu where the flood waters of the Mahaweli Ganga collected. This villu was the home of large flocks of teals (seru) during migratory period. That perhaps was how the place came to be known as Seruwawila
It is believed that three viharas existed at this particular spot built during the periods of three former Buddhas named Kakusandha, Koṇāgamana and Kassapa with their relics enshrined. Gautama Buddha, who was the last Buddha in this eon, had personally visited this place and offered eight handfuls of 'sapu' flowers, then wished that the temple which constructing in future should be named as Mangala viharaya.
Later the Kingdom of Ruhuna was threatened by South Indian Chola and Pandya invaders during the reign of King Kavantissa (2nd century BC) then the king had to evolve a strategy to prevent the disaster.
The King Kavantissa could make use of the loyalty and respect of the Sinhala nobles and the populace had for Buddhism to win over Princes Siva and Abhaya, his ally. The Buddhist monks informed that sacred relic of Lord Buddha Lalata Dathun Wahanse which was in the possession of King Kavantissa was destined to be enshrined by him personally in a stupa to be built at Seru; Lord Buddha had prophesied this would happen. After this, King Kavantissa marched with his army towards Seru and proclaiming the purpose of his visit asking all the landowners in and around Seru to come to his assistance. The sacred relics of the Lord Buddha was enshrined in the stupa which was known as Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya. After the construction of the stupa King Kavantissa unified the entire portion of the country to the south of the Mahaweli and Kelani rivers then establish his capital at Mahagama. Meanwhile, the fame of the Seruwawila shrine had spread far and wide and it became a great place of worship and pilgrimage.
Over the years, the stupa fell into decay under the pressure of the Tamil invasions from the north. But there are evidences in the literature that this area was under the purview of the Kandyan territory during the 17th century and the existence of this stupa. During the Western Colonial occupation, priority was given to fertile western part of the island then as a result the arid dry zone neglected and left into wilderness.
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Trincomalee - Port City of Eastern Province, Sri Lanka
Trincomalee is a peaceful city situated near the eastern coast of beautiful island, Sri Lanka and it is considered as the port city of eastern province for it's natural harbor.
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Trincomalee is mainly a Tamil speaking city with a population of approximately one hundred thousand people. The city can be reached by either a bus or train which runs daily. The train is more convenient and relaxing, however takes a longer time than the bus. It is about 113 miles north to another major city in Sr Lanka which is Jaffna and 69 miles south to Batticaloa from the city. Both these towns are consisted of many attractions to visit as well.
There are many sightseeing to do in Trincomalee and some of them are, Koneswaram Temple, Trincomalee War Cemetery, Marble Beach, Fort Frederick, Kanniya Hot Springs, Uppuveli Beach, Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara, Lanka Pattuna and many other wonderful places.
Whale watching in Trincomalee is another famous activity. From May to October many tourists travel to east to witness famous whales and is considered as one in a lifetime experience.
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Trincomalee War Cemetery
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Girihandu Seya Stupa (ගිරිහඬු සෑය දාගැබ), Thiriyaya (2018) - 1 of 2
Girihandu Seya (also known as Nithupathpana Vihara and Girikandi Caitya) is an ancient Buddhist Temple situated in Thiriyaya, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. The temple is supposed to be the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, believed to be constructed by two seafaring merchants Tapassu and Bhallika (තපස්සු හා භල්ලුක). The names of the two merchants are recorded in a rock inscription found in the Vihara premises. According to the inscription, Girihandu Seya was built by the guilds of merchants named Trapassuka and Vallika where the names are written as Tapassu and Bhalluka in later Sinhala chronicles.
The Stupa in the Vihara is highly venerated by the people, as it is believed to contain the hair relics of Lord Buddha. The temple has been formally recognized by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
The temple is situated on a small hillock near the sea coast about 47 km (29 mi) to the north of Trincomalee. The summit is occupied by a Vatadage containing the Stupa in the center. The Stupa was originally small in size and had been enlarged in the 8th century A.D. The Vatadageya covers the Stupa with concentric circles of stone pillars similar to Thuparama and Lankarama Stupas at Anuradhapura.
The stone made circular platform of the Vatadageya is opened to the four directions and accessed by flight of steps with guard stones (Muragala) and balustrades (Korawak Gala) showing the usual Sinhalese architecture. On the terraces lower than the Vatadageya are vestiges of monastic structures including ruined buildings, stone pillars, flight of steps, ponds, and remains of a stone bridge.
The slopes of the hill are some rock caves, two of which contain Brahmi inscriptions, one in the pre-Christian form of that script and the other dating from about the first century. To the South of the Vatadageya is another rock inscription engraved on a rock surface, which contain eleven line of writings revealing the names of two merchants as well as the temple.
The short prose inscription in the Vihara, written in Sanskrit, states that it was indited in the 23rd year of the reign of king Silamegha, Lord of Simhala. This monarch in the inscription is identified with the king Aggabodi VI (741-781 A.D.) whose envoy Amoghavajra, a Mahayana teacher of great repute arrived in China in 742 A.D. Near to the temple is the Nithupathpana Tank which is said to be constructed by King Vasaba (67–111 AD). The temple was repaired later by King Vijayabhahu I (1055–1110 AD).
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Seruwawila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Trincomalee district in Eastern Province, which is among the sixteen or seventeen holiest Buddhist shrines in Sri Lanka. It was built during the reign of King Kavantissa containing the Lalata Dathun Wahanse of Lord Buddha.
Kotihanda Pashana Pabbatha කොටි හඬ පාෂාණ පබ්බත විහාරය