ලාහුගල මගුල් මහ විහාරය | Lahugala Magul Maha Viharaya

Serene historical temple to visit. Archeological department has setup boards with description so that anyone can read and understand. (Visited on 19Dec2023) There were no public restrooms within the premises.

A historic temple located in Lahugala. There are ancient tales regarding this temple. Nice and clam place to visit

Historical buddhist place. But it need to rebuild this place It's nice for tourists

Magul Maha Viharaya is a historic Buddhist temple located in Lahugala, Sri Lanka. It is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the country and is believed to date back to the 1st century BC. The temple is renowned for its intricate carvings, beautiful architecture, and rich cultural significance.

The temple is believed to have been built by King Kavantissa, one of the most powerful rulers of the ancient kingdom of Ruhuna. It is said that the temple was constructed to commemorate the king's marriage to the beautiful Viharamahadevi, who went on to become one of the most revered queens in Sri Lankan history.

The main feature of the temple is its stunning dagoba, which is believed to have been built during the reign of King Saddhatissa in the 2nd century BC. The dagoba is considered one of the largest in the country, standing at an impressive 55 feet in height and 170 feet in circumference. It is surrounded by a series of smaller dagobas and statues, which are intricately carved and adorned with beautiful decorative motifs.

In addition to its architectural beauty, the temple is also renowned for its rich cultural significance. It is believed to have played an important role in the spread of Buddhism throughout Sri Lanka, and is considered one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists in the country. The temple is also home to a large number of historical artifacts, including ancient manuscripts, paintings, and sculptures, which offer a fascinating insight into Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage.

Today, Magul Maha Viharaya remains a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world who come to admire its beauty and learn about its rich history and cultural significance. The temple is surrounded by lush green forests and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside, making it a peaceful and tranquil place to visit and explore.

A very important and sacred place. Magul Maha Vihara is considered to be the place where Vihara Maha Devi and King Kawantissa got married at this sacred place on the border of Lahugala Forest Reserve on Siyambalanduwa - Pothuvil road. Excavations are currently underway to uncover remains of archaeological value. The temple ground is full of ruins with a very valuable moon lamp and an old dagaba. This place of worship, which brings awe of our history, is a must-visit place for those traveling in the eastern region.

Very sacred place with old ruins which should definitely visit.

2500 year old Temple complex hidden away near Pottuvil. Little bumpy off road takes you there and after a little walk in the middle of nowhere you see a beautiful well preserved mystical temple and moon stone. Absolutely a must see. Beware of the dogs though..🤯

It is one of the most valuable archeological site situated in the area. Lahugala is not very popular among the travelers, hence you will not find a large crowd here. You can get more information on the historical value of the premises from the information boards as well as the officials of archeological department who are present there.

This is an ancient Buddhist Temple situated in Lahugala Eastern province in Sri lanka. The temple lies on the Northern edge of the Lahugala national park. Here we could see lots of ruins of Magul Maha Viharaya and also it’s a very famous tourist attractive place. This temple has built by The King Kavantissa in 2nd century BC where he married the princesses Viharamaha Devi. One of the special things on this place is The MoonStone, somrthing unseen in all other Sri Lankan moonstones. The elephants on this moonstone all have riders on their backs. Here you can see ruins of Shrine, Bodhi Tree Protector, Stupa, Main Gate, Moonstone, Palace, Ponds, etc… It’s better to visit this place under sun light, because evening time there will be Elephants nearby. It’s really worth to visit.

Very nice Buddhism ruins. Southern Sri Lanka's very old ruins. No entrance charges. If you are going to visit Arugam Bay, this ruin is on the way.

Magul Maha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Lahugala, Ampara District of Sri Lanka.There are evidence that suggests that the king has built this temple in the 2nd Century BC on the exact location where he married the princesses Viharamahadevi, the daughter of king Kelani Tissa.

Magul maha Vihara is located about 22km off from Siyabalanduwa town and about 11km from Pothuvil. According to the folktales this is the place where king Kawanthissa married Vihara maha devi.

Lahugala Magulmaha vihara Slab Inscription Period -14 century A.D. Script - Mediaeval Sinhala Language- Mediaeval Sinhala Contents Viharamahadevi, the chief consort of the two brother kings named Parakramabahu who vanquished the Colas and governed the Ruhuna, restored the Ruhunu maha vihara (Magulmahavihara), founded by king Dhathusena and supplied the requisites for the sangha and attendants. Attached to this monastery she built the Viharadevi Pirivena. it is stipulated that future kings should continue to maintain these institutions. Department of Archaeology Minstry of National Heritage.

Ancient buddhist temple having features of Anuradhapura era.
Has an Unique Moonstone (sandakadapahana) where mahout riding on an elephant.

Ancient temple with a lot of Buddhist ruins. Situated very closer to Lahugala National Park. If you are visiting Arugambay via Monaragala, you should visit this temple. Legends say that King Kavantissa has married Viharamahadevi here thus the name "Magul" has induced for this temple.

This is a special place in Potuvil. Has constructions from different eras. Feel like you have visited a Mini Anuradhapura. If you are going pass that area a must go site to see...

Lovely area to visit. Many ruins in a large area. Supposed to be where Vihara Maha Devi got married.

Ancient ruins of a buddhist temple complex built by kind Dhathusena during 14th century.

Historical place of queen "Vihara maha deviya" got married to king "kawanthissa" . Later this was established as a historical temple by king Daathusena.

This temple is said to be built by King Kavanthissa in the 2nd Century BC on the location where the King married the pricecess Vihara Maha Devi. The foundations of the “Magul maduwa” where the wedding ceremony took place can still be seen in the vihara premises.