Buddhangala Raja Maha Viharaya බුද්ධංගල රජ මහා විහාරය

Buddhangala Raja Maha Viharaya located near to the Ampara town. The temple is built on a rock and you can have some great views at the top.
Beware of the wild elephants when you are traveling to the temple. Better to visit the temple in the morning. Road to the temple is in good condition and you can park the vehicle in the car park and walk to the temple

Buddhangala Raja Maha Viharaya in Sri Lanka is a serene sanctuary that captivates visitors with its spiritual aura and natural beauty. Nestled amidst lush greenery, this ancient Buddhist temple exudes a sense of tranquility and reverence. The temple's architecture, adorned with intricate carvings and vibrant paintings, reflects the rich cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.

The main stupa stands tall, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and historical significance. Pilgrims and tourists alike are drawn to the peaceful surroundings, providing a perfect setting for meditation and introspection. The site's well-maintained gardens and pathways contribute to a peaceful atmosphere, inviting visitors to explore and absorb the spiritual energy.

Buddhangala Raja Maha Viharaya also holds cultural importance, hosting traditional ceremonies and festivals that celebrate Buddhist traditions. The resident monks, dedicated to preserving the teachings of Buddha, offer insights into Buddhism and warmly welcome those seeking knowledge.

Overall, Buddhangala Raja Maha Viharaya is a hidden gem in Sri Lanka, where spirituality and natural beauty harmoniously converge, offering a profound and enriching experience for those seeking a connection with Buddhist heritage and a moment of inner peace.

Very peacefull place. Highly recommended to visit in early morning hours. It has good view of estern province , very vibrant place you can do meditation ...

Peaceful and serene place of worship about 6km from Ampara.
It’s great if you can visit in the evening or it will be too hot. There is a car park available and a few shops which serves fresh orange juice etc .
The newly built huge statue is iconic and is a place that is must be visited if you visit Ampara.

The Buddhangala Monastery lies deep in the jungles about 7 kilometers off Ampara. The Monastery covers 1280 acres covering 5 rocks where the remains of the ancient monastery can be seen.

This area belonged to the Digamadulla Kingdom which was started by Prince Dighayu in the 4th century BC. All though the beginning of this monastery is not documented, Ven Ellawala Medhananda Thero states that the history of is monastery is as old as the Digamadulla Kingdom.

The original name of Buddhangala is not known, one belief is that the name is derived due the shape of the rock formation, which looks like Buddha in a lying position. The tamils and the the muslims who now occupy the land surrounding the hermitage area calls this “Buddhankalei” and the current Sinhalese name Buddhangala could have been derived from this.

It's a buddhist temple with huge value for everyone . It is a famous place among travelers.
You can get a very beautiful view from here and it is really beautiful place with natural beauty

Buddangala Temple is an ancient sacred place located in a beautiful environment. It’s bit closer to ampara town. There are some elephants cross the road if you travel in evening. This temple is a temple on a rock, which is full of wild animals, dams and ponds.

Situated on a top of a rock and need to concern about elephants. Need to go there before 6pm

Buddangala Temple is an ancient sacred place located in a beautiful environment. Located in the Ampara district, this temple is a temple on a rock, which is full of wild animals, dams and ponds.
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Nice calm place. Better visit at sunset

This is one of the the longest standing oldest temples in Ampara district. If you go in the early morning or in the late evening you could walk around without getting a headache due to extreme heat. Climb up to the Buddha stature where you could get the best view of Amara...

Buddangala monastery is located in the forest at a distance of about 7km from Ampara.

This area belonged to Digamadulla kingdom founded by prince Dighayu in 4th century BC. Although the origin of this monastery is not documented, venerable Ellawala Medhananda thero says that the history of this ashram is as old as the kingdom of Digghamadulla.

Very calm full place which spread to lot of areas. New constructions are undergoing. Good parking space available. Be aware about monkeys when you are parking.

Buddangala rock monastery located in Ampara District has a significant importance in Buddhist culture. Its dagoba,(pagoda) has relics of Lord Buddha and Sariyuth and Mungalan maha there's. The place is surrounded with rocks. Some constructions are going on. Recommended to visit during g morning or evening. Its burning hot due to rocks. As hats and slippers are not allowed in temple these are ideal times. But do not visit after 5.00pm as there may be animals coming into the road. Short, skinnes are not allowed. Please wear clothes suitable for a temple.

Rising above the forest north of Ampara, this 150m-high hill offers panoramic views from its rocky summit (including, occasionally, of wild elephants at dusk). Buddangala is said to be 1800 years old, and when the old temple, the remains of which are to the left of the main shrine, was excavated in 1964, a gold casket containing a tooth of the Buddha was discovered. It’s now housed inside the dagoba and is on view every June for three days around poya (full moon) day.

One of the best temples I have ever visited with a surrounding forest wherein elephants rule. The environment is quiet & calm and met one wonderful monk - Bhikkhu Ananda. He epitomizes the serenity adorning the place. The place contains sacred relics of the disciples of Lord Buddha - which are taken out during the sacred days in Jun every year for special prayers.

Ancient monastery complex situated in Ampara District of Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Amazing cave temple with historical value.

One of the best temples I have ever visited with a surrounding forest wherein elephants rule. The environment is quiet & calm and met one wonderful monk - Bhikkhu Ananda. He epitomizes the serenity adorning the place.

Ancient temple situated near Ampara. Very calm and peaceful environment with a superb view. A must visit place. Please ensure to wear accordingly since this is a religious place.
We had the opportunity to attend for a "Suwanda dum pooja" held on January 1st to add blessings to the new year and the country.

Sacred place in Ampara. Noble monks lived here centuries ago. Still this sacred place is well maintained. You can enjoy very nice view on the buddhangala rock.
Do not try to go after 6pm because of elephant threats. Morning time is the best to visit. You should wear a proper suit and behave in this sacred place.

Buddhangala Monastery is situated in the middle of thick forest near Ampara town and the place is little known to public. Temple premises are built on larger rocks and the area is covering over thousand acres. The history of the monastry has been dated back to the Anuradhapura era and at that time this are called as Digamadulla.

At present, the area is somewhat developed and one can reach the premises through two routes around the rock plain. These roads run through thick forest which is a habitat of wild elephants. Therefore, travellers should be careful when visit the site.

Since, the entire site is archaeological reservation visitors are expected to protect the area and keep environment clean.

Great place in top of a huge rock. Better to go in morning or evening.. morning is better because road will be full with wild elephants in the evenings.. Bit away from Ampara town & need a vehicle to go there.. Big car park is available & festivals are on Poson poya days.. You can see some statuses most likely to Polonnaruwa Gal Wiharaya.. also you can see big area of Ampara town from the top. Great place to visit, but be careful from elephants & Sun.