Velgam Raja Maha Viharaya - Kannya, Trincomale (Gokanna)

perimeter. Cut into the base of this bath are small grooves akin to stone waves to prevent slipping. Steps leading out of the prakara head into the jungle-covered hill. On a rock upon this hill is an inscription by a commander of King Bhatiya Tissa II (142-168 AD) named Abhaya which records a vihara at the site was named Abhagara. Welgam Vihara remains visually untouched by the strife that haunts the region. An LTTE camp lied close by and they destroyed the new temple in 2000 and ...
Author: Heladiwa; Tags: Velgam Raja Maha Viharaya Kinniya Trincomale Gokanna


















