Located amidst the scenic hillside of the Bandarawela town, the Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya is one of the most important heritage sites that the Uva Province has on offer. Accommodation will not be an issue while you scour the mountains as there are many hotels Sri Lanka is quite proud of scatterd across the area. However, a recommended hotel Sri Lanka has to offer in the area would be the Bandarawela Hotel which carries a unique charm of its own. The temple dating back well before the Christ times is a curious site to explore indeed. The huge unfinished Buddha statue carved on a granite rock face evokes the curiosity in many a visitor who had ever visited the temple. It is said that King Valagamba himself who had built the temple had carved the statue on to the rock face while he was in hiding but he had to leave the place before the statue was completed. Also of interest is the fact that the tunnel found behind the image house of the temple guarded by the statue of a clay King Cobra which is said to lead right into the Ravana Guhawa found in Ella, a cave where it is said that Ravana had hid Seetha after kidnapping her from Rama. The image house also carved out of rock features a large number of paintings and murals bearing Kandyan influence. Dowa Rja Maha Viharaya is a place of many mysteries and fascinating stories. Do make sure you visit the place if in the area since the site is of immense historical value that is sure to make a fascinating visit.
Dowa Raja Maha Viharaya Sacred serenity clothed in mystery
