Velgam Raja Maha Viharaya - Kannya, Trincomale (Gokanna)

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 massacred village people. The Buddhist monks are still in occupation. Spectres of massacres haunt them and often the jungle is their refuge and fear is their constant companion. ...
Author: Heladiwa; Tags: Velgam Raja Maha Viharaya Kinniya Trincomale Gokanna


















