Magul Maha Viharaya.

Magul Maha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple situeted in Lahugala, Ampara District of Sri Lanka. It's near to Lahugala National Park. According to to history there are many legends around with creation of this temple. One of them is, it has build by king Kawanthissa (205-161) , who ruled the kingdom of Ruhuna in ancient Sri Lanka. But an other sources telling that king Dhathusena (463 - 479) built this temple. 

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Moonstone of Magul Maha Viharaya.


According to legend this temple land has used for the wedding of Prince Viharamaha Devi with King Kawanthissa. Then later they have buit a a temple for remember their wedding ceremony.After they have presented it for Bhuddhist monks. 

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Ruined Magul poruwa.


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The Magul poruwa or the Bodhigaraya.

The entire temple complex has covered an extent of around 10,000 acers where ruins of a place, moonstone, monastery, bo- maluwa, stupas, ponds etc are found. This area surround by the forests of Lahugala National Park. As well as you can see various kind of animals in this area. Such as elephants, deers, leopards, and many attractive birds in Sri Lanka.


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Stupa of Magul Maha Viharaya.


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