Panduwasnuwara is an ancient city in the Kurunegala area which functioned as the capital of Sri Lanka for a very brief period. King Parakramabahu set up his temporary capital in this city during the 12th century.
During this period, Panduwasnuwara was the city housing the sacred tooth relic which was brought back to Sri Lanka from India by King Parakramabahu.
The restored Temple of the Tooth is located outside the fortified walls. The excavations have also unearthed a 2 level temple which had housed the Tooth relic during its time as the capital city.
The temple features an eighteenth century Buddha statue and frescoes. Its original foundation can still be seen, although the elaborately designed roof was restored around the 1970s. Around the Bo (Peepal) tree is the edifice of a beautiful Bodhigara, protecting it.
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Most sacred and culture rich place in Sri Lanka
Greatest place of Buddhist devotees.. a heritage of world Buddhist community. Every Buddhist should visit once in life time..
if you visits dambulla; if you are a historic person; you must take a look at this. awsome for me guys. cos I'm a one who has interest in history and what it contains
Very beautiful and most traditional place in near Dambulla.
This is the place where tooth relic of load Buddha kept during paduwasnuwara kingdom era.
This is the temple of tooth relic. Which is the heart of Kandy city!!. It's a must visit place!!
This is the Buddhist Vatican of the world. So if you visit dalada Maligawa which is a must go place in Sri Lanka. Please make sure you wear something long with sleeves on top. It's a must. Dalada Maligawa host the biggest pageant in the month of May. You would see over 100 elephants dressed nicely and about 3000 traditional dancers performing on the streets.
Panduwasnuwara is an ancient capital, situated in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the controlling centre known as Parakramapura of Dakkhinadesa (South Country) in the 12th century, when it was ruled by Parakramabahu.The remaining ruins of the ancient kingdom still can be seen at Kotampitiya area which lies along Wariyapola-Chilaw main road about 12 miles away from Wariyapola town.