Lankatilaka Vihara
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Lankatilaka Vihara | |
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ලංකාතිලක විහාරය | |
Buddhist Temple | |
Founder | King Bhuvanekabahu IV |
Lankatilaka Vihara (
History
The history of the temple goes back to the 14th century. According to historical reports this temple was built during the time of King
The temple
The vihara buildings have been built on a natural rock called Panhalgala Rock. Among the buildings, the image house possesses characteristically outstanding architectural features, embellished with traditional Sinhalese sculptures. According to the facts recorded in the Lankatilake copper plaque, this image house was constructed as a four-storied mansion with a height of eighty feet, but today only 3 stories can be seen. The walls and the ceiling of the image house have been adorned with the Kandyan era paintings and sculptures.
Rock curved inscriptions found in the temple premises with both
Devales
The image house of the Lankatilaka is enriched with six
Kumara bandara is believed to be the deity, who protects the Lankatilaka vihara.See also
- List of Archaeological Protected Monuments in Sri Lanka
References
- ^ "Protercted Monument List 2012-12-12" (PDF). Department of Archaeology. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ "Gadaladeniya Vihara: Etched in stone Influenced by Hindu architecture". Sunday Observer. 10 February 2017.
- ^ "Lankatilaka Viharaya (Kandy)". Lankapradeepa. 27 January 2021.
- ^ Paranavitana, S. (1960). "Lankatilaka inscriptions". University of Ceylon Review. XVIII (1–2): 1–45.
- ISBN 978-955-613-312-7.