The land of Sri Lanka, well enriched with a culture and tradition that has been richly preserved for centuries, is home to many wonders and cultural delights that have earned the admiration and love of many around the world, while also receiving homage of timeless devotion of many a thousand all year round. A visit to Sri Lanka will not be complete without visiting some of its most revered places that testify silently and most effectively to the riches of culture of this land of surreal beauty.
A visitor to down south Sri Lanka can have the luxury of experiencing the aura of religion that pervades some of the country’s most revered temples. The Kande Viharaya in Aluthgama is one such place of great significance both in the lines of religion and culture that can be quite conveniently accessed while holidaying amidst the splendor of the magnificent golden beaches and the splendid turquoise waters that mark the territory of the southern boundary of Sri Lanka.
The Kande Viharaya of Aluthgama which is in the Kalutara District was founded in the year 1734 by Venerable Karapagala Dewamitta Thero. The significance that this temple holds to the Buddhist population of all over the country is shaped by the Stupa, Bo Tree, Image House, Relic Chamber, Sri Vishnu Maha Devale along with the other four devalas that also include Kataragama Devale.
The bell shaped stupa has been erected with an octagonal shape upon a base of a mould of flower petals. The relic chamber which is considered to be the oldest building in the premises includes a beautiful moonstone at the base of the entrance, while the interior is intricately beautified with paintings that belong to the Kandyan era. The Bo tree is also of great significance here as it has a history of being revered for over 300 years, by countless devotees.
If you are a lover of rich traditions and culture and are planning to visit Sri Lanka, hotels such as Heritance Ayurveda Maha Gedara can be considered to find accommodation in where you will get the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of Ayurveda. Sri Lanka is indeed a land like no other that is rich with many wonderful facets that a visit to this place of surpassing loveliness will truly be enriching indeed.
