Aluthepola Ganekanda Raja Maha Vihara (Also known as Aluthepola Vihara) (, English: Aluthepola Ganekanda Great Royal Temple) is an old Buddhist temple in Minuwangoda, Sri Lanka. According to the regional folklore this temple is believed to be one of places where King Valagamba spent his time when five Dravidian were ruling Anuradhapura. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The designation was declared on 22 November 2002 under the government Gazette number 1264.
As part of the name of several temples, Raja Maha Vihara means in English: Great Royal Temple or Great Royal Monastery. It designates ancient Sri Lankan Buddhist temples that historically received royal patronagehttps://amazinglanka.com/wp/degaldoruva/ and donations from the king.
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External links Aluthepola Ganekanda Raja Maha Viharaya