Lenawara Raja maha viharaya

Lenawara Raja maha viharaya Lenawara Raja maha viharaya Lenawara Raja maha viharaya

Lenawara Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple situated near Bandaragama in the Kalutara District of Sri Lanka. Built atop a natural rock formation, the temple offers a peaceful setting surrounded by coconut groves and forested landscape. Its origins trace back to the reign of King Parakramabahu VI, making it a significant cultural and religious site.

The temple features a drip-ledged cave shrine with murals and statues dating to the Polonnaruwa period. It also includes a reclining Buddha image, traditional Kandyan-style paintings, and inscriptions carved into the rock. The site is home to a variety of plant life and provides shelter to birds and small animals that thrive in its quiet environment.

Visitors can explore the ancient shrine, stone steps leading to the summit, and small shrines dedicated to Hindu deities like Vishnu. The panoramic view from the top reveals lush fields and distant hills, making it a popular spot for meditation and photography. The site maintains a serene and spiritual atmosphere year-round.

Accessible throughout the year, Lenawara Rajamaha Viharaya is best visited during the dry months for a more comfortable climb. It is easily reachable by road from Bandaragama or Kalutara, with local signage guiding travelers to the entrance. The temple continues to be a place of worship and heritage, attracting pilgrims and cultural enthusiasts alike.

Lenawara Raja maha viharaya Lenawara Raja maha viharaya Lenawara Raja maha viharaya

Kalutara ringkonna kohta

Kalutara asub umbes 42 km Colombost lõunas. Kunagine vürtsikaubanduspunkt oli Kalutarat kontrollinud vaheldumisi portugallased, hollandlased ja britid. Linn on kuulus kvaliteetsete bambuskorvide ja -mattide ning imemaitsvate mangostanide poolest.

38 meetri pikkune Kalutara sild ehitati Kalu Ganga jõe suudmesse ning see on peamine ühenduslüli riigi lääne- ja lõunapiiri vahel. Silla lõunapoolses otsas asub kolmekorruseline Kalutara Vihara, 1960. aastatel ehitatud budistlik tempel, mis on ainuke õõnes stuupa maailmas.

Lääneprovintsi kohta

The Western Province is the most densely populated province of Sri Lanka. It is home to the legislative capital Sri Jayawardenapura as well to Colombo, the nation's administrative and business center. Western Province is divided into 3 main districts called Colombo (642 km²), Gampaha (1,386.6 km²) and Kalutara (1,606 km²) districts. As Sri Lanka's economic hub, all the major local and international corporations have their presence in the city and so do all the major designer and high street retailers, so be ready to indulge in some retail therapy in western province.

Kuna saarel on kõigist provintsidest kõige suurem rahvaarv, asuvad peaaegu kõik parimad haridusasutused lääneprovintsis. Provintsi ülikoolide hulka kuuluvad Colombo Ülikool, Sri Jayewardenepura Ülikool, Kelaniya Ülikool, Sri Lanka Avatud Ülikool, Sri Lanka Budistlik ja Pali Ülikool, kindral Sir John Kotelawala Kaitseülikool ja Moratuwa Ülikool. Lääneprovintsis on riigis kõige rohkem koole, sealhulgas riiklikke, provintsi-, era- ja rahvusvahelisi koole.

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