Dematamal Viharaya
| Dematamal Vihara දෙමටමල් විහාරය | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| District | Monaragala |
| Province | Uva Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Okkampitiya, Sri Lanka |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Buddhist Temple |
Dematamal Viharaya is a Buddhist temple in Okkampitiya village, Monaragala district, Uva Province, Sri Lanka. Its history goes back to the 3rd or 2nd century BC.[2]
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]
See also
References
- ^ "Protercted Monument List 2012-12-12" (PDF). Department of Archaeology. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
- ^ "Dematamal Viharaya – දෙමටමල් විහාරය". amazinglanka. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "Where a fragrant breeze blows in a rich history". sundaytimes.lk. 14 November 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2015.