Name: Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya දෝව රජමහා විහාරය
Address: Badulla Rd, Sri Lanka, LK
Telephone: +94 572 228 630

Dowa Rajamaha Viharaya දෝව රජමහා විහාරය is a place of worship, located at Badulla Rd, Sri Lanka. They can be contacted via phone at +94 572 228 630 for more detailed information.

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Kasun Chanaka

26 April 2019

This is one of the best spiritual places in this area. Very calm place to visit and belongs to the proud heritage of Sri Lanka.
Victor Petersson

20 April 2019

Beautiful temple easily accessible from Ella with bajaj driving along the tea plantations.

Small entrance fee to enter the temple (containing wall paintings and two reclining Buddha's), however the large buddha statue is carved into the rock outside the temple to the left.
Isak Berntsson

30 January 2019

An ancient temple that still got it’s vibrance. Has both cultural and spiritual value, if sensitive, this is an amazing place for meditation. Buy a box of flowers and incense sticks from outside to create the right ambiance.
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It makes clear that ancient Hinduism and Buddhism goes hand in hand
Prabodha Madushan

24 January 2019

There's a caving system runs deep into the Earth. Someplace are blocked but there are certain urban legends saying that the tunnel runs all the way to the Rawana Falls..peaceful place. Worth the visit.
Nikko R.

15 December 2018

Stunning little temple. We had a chat with a young monk at the entrance of the temple. He told us a bit of the history of the place. The temple is about 2000 years old!!! You can make a little donation and then go inside the temple to see the painted walls and ceilings. You can also see the reclining Buddha in the praying room .
Lakmal Atapattu

24 September 2018

Historical place relating to king Walagamba and king Ravana..
Vishmantha Pb

16 September 2018

A very calm and a historically important buddhist temple. The myths say there is a holy white cobra inside this cave temple.
Dilruk Jeewantha

13 September 2018

This place is an ancient place. King walagamba was built. In this place we can see lord Buddha's statue and very beautiful place for the prayers.
Widasun Wickramasinghe

14 August 2018

Historical place buddhism placeyou can see old art graphic good place for tourism.. but be carefully.. some image in someone uploaded is not in this place.. බලන්ඩ පුලුවන් නිදහසේ ඉන්ඩ පුලුවන් තැනක්.. බුද්දාගමේ අපේ තැනක්..
Lakmal Wijewardane

04 August 2018

Historically important temple claimed to be from King Ravana's era. There is a cave inside the temple believed to be the place where King Walagamba used as a safe house during war at that time.
Kulasingha Sampath

03 May 2018

Dowa Raja Maha Viharaya lies few kilometres away from the Bandarawela town on the Bandarawela – Badulla Road. This temple is thought to be done by King Walagamba in the in first century BC. This is one of the many temples built by the king while taking refuge in the Uva province after an Indian invasion.
The temple has gain popularity mainly due to its massive 38 feet Buddha Statue carved in the granite rock. But this temple also hides some secrets that time has forgotten.
The uncompleted image of the Buddha is carved out of a granite boulder which is well hidden form the main road. No much of attention has been given to this statue and it seems to be slowly breaking up. At the top pf the boulder is a small stupa. This stupa is the on the same level as the road and it is the only indication of a temple to a traveler on the road.
Dakshina Shakya

07 April 2018

Ancient rock temple of Dowa was built by King Walagamba (103 - 77 BC). This is amust stop for anyone travelling in the Badulla - Bandarawela highway. There is an unfinished stone statue of Lord Buddha which depicts Mahayana influence on Sri Lankan art during the early Anuradhapura period. Also there is a entrance to a tunnel which is said to be connected to the ancient tunnel system in the south eastern rock mountains of the central hills of Sri Lanka.
Kemananda Okkampitiya

02 April 2018

Dhowa Rock Temple (Sinhala :දෝව රජ මහා විහාරය) is a protected heritage site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central mountains of the Uva province. Dhowa is a small, ancient village situated on the Badulla - Bandarawela main road. This temple is situated 210 km (130 mi) east of Colombo and 120 km (75 mi) south of Kandy.

Basic informationLocationDhowa, Bandarawela, Sri LankaAffiliationBuddhismDistrictBadullaProvinceUva ProvinceCountrySri LankaHeritage designationArchaeological protected monument[1] (1 November 1996)Architectural typeBuddhist Temple

The Dhowa rock temple is famous for its large unfinished Buddha image, carved into the rock face, which is considered an example of Mahayanasculpture. The temple dates back over 2000 years.[3][4]The area gained the name Dhowa as it is located within a ring of mountains, with a river which flows across the plateau.

It is believed that the temple bears a history dating back to about 2,000 years. Historically, the Dhowa temple was known as the Kumbaltissa Ariyagala Vehera, named after its chief priest who had provided sanctuary for King Walagamba, who turned the cave into a temple.[5]

Work at the temple was not completed during the reign of King Walagamba, but was fully completed during the Kandyan Kingdom.
Jagath Nugadeniya

30 March 2018

Dowa Rock Temple is on the main road of Bandarawela Budulla, around 7km’s away from Bandarawela town. This is a protected heritage site with the historical background dating back to around 2000 years. According to historic books and stories, King Walagamba was hiding in this cave to protect from foreign invasions and he himself carved the Buddha Statue and it is half finished statue. The king has to left the place before he finish the carve thus it remained half finished.
The temple was not completed during the reign of King Walagamba, but it was completed during the Kandyan Kingdom. One important characteristic of this place is that the temple is built under the rock. And this place is also famous for its large unfinished Buddha Statue which is 12m high, carved into the rock face which is considered an example of Mahayana sculpture.
Paintings in the shrining room depict various Jathaka Stories. The Canopy of the rock is decked with paintings of lotus and various other flowers. Among those paintings, Ath-Gon Satana (a fight between a tusker and a bull) is featured. Cobra images and structures are also prominent here.
Anoma Jayaratne

16 March 2018

Dhowa Rock Temple is a protected heritage site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central mountains of the Uva province. Dhowa is a small, ancient village situated on the Badulla - Bandarawela main road. This temple is situated 210 km (130 mi) east of Colombo and 120 km (75 mi) south of Kandy.
The Dhowa rock temple is famous for its large unfinished Buddha image, carved into the rock face, which is considered an example of Mahayanasculpture. The temple dates back over 2000 years. The area gained the name Dhowa as it is located within a ring of mountains, with a river which flows across the plateau.
Nipunika Ruhunage

02 March 2018

Unique temple with Rock caves situated in Bandarawela-Badulla Road, built by King Walagamba. The temple has a statue of Lord Buddha, on the Rock, which is famous for being built in two different eras of Sri Lankan art. Locals consider it as a sacred place, therefore it is advisable to wear appropriate white clothes.
Buddhika Jayasooriya

25 January 2018

One of the historic temples in Sri Lanka. Situated in Bandarawela-Badulla main road. Historic portraits can be seen drawn inside a cave. There is also a large standing statue of Buddha carved from rock. Parking space is available inside the temple area.
Sameera Bandara

23 January 2018

Historical place. We can find old beautiful portraits. There is a big Buddha statue also.that one also a historical one.
Prasad Hews

11 January 2018

You can be a regular traveler or a Traveller for once in a lifetime. You can ask for nightlife, you can ask for culture, or you can ask for wildlife. Be it anything, but the rock cave temple complex is a must visit if you visit Sri Lanka. The temple is situated at a close proximity to a beautiful city of bandarawela which is a major city in uva province in Sri Lanka. In my recent visit to the temple I could witness that the temple has managed to retain its original smell original color original shape and of course the original natural beauty which is hidden from the busy streets. You will be amazed to observe the beauty and the creativity of the pictures that painted on the rock layers inside the Caves. Most of the paintings describe some life events took place in his journey to enlightment of Lord Buddha. I am sure this is going to be great travelling tip which will be helpful for you to arrange your trip throughout the area. Once you're finished watching the temple complex come to road and try to catcha bus to rawana ella falls which is another must visit place if you love strange stories. Please feel free to ask anything.
Mayantha D. Jayasinghe

09 January 2018

Nice place to visit. King Walgamba was here and made the Buddha statue with his craftmen. Unfortunatly he couldn't finish it because of the south indian coquering in the past.
Kesara Hewadiwakara

13 December 2017

Wonderful experience. It is situated in Badulla Bandarawela road. Built by King Walagamba in the 1st century.
Ravin Sampath

18 November 2017

Dhowa temple is situated at the bandarawela badulla main road.dhowa temple is a ancient temple.it is made by king valagamba.dhowa temple is a very beautiful place for a evening visit.you can see a big statue of Lord Buddha.it has been designed by king valagamba.the leg of the statue has been half sculpted.dhowa temple is one of the places king valagamba used to be hidden to avoid the attackers.so I suggest you to go and visit the beautiful scenery of the dhowa premises.
Tharindu Nawarathne

22 August 2017

This is a cave temple with a historical paints and ancient architectural designs. Monkeys are disgusting.
Shanaka Amarasinghe

19 August 2017

Dhowa Rock Temple is a protected heritage site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central mountains of the Uva province.
Udara Atapattu

08 July 2017

Dowa Raja Maha Viharaya lies few kilometres away from the Bandarawela town on the Bandarawela – Badulla Road. This temple is thought to be done by King Walagamba in the in first century BC.
Scott Lopez-Gelormino

06 July 2017

Beautiful and bucolic, but the proprietor's attitude left a horribly sour taste. After placing a donation in the donation box not to his liking, he demanded more because I appeared to be a foreigner. He was both crass and unbecoming anyone at a Buddhist temple; and I consequently felt obliged to take my original contribution back and felt forced to leave. It was quite a saddening experience and yet another example of how Sri Lanka has been bitten by greed and a sadly increasing tendency towards discriminatory and prejudicial practices!
Dilan Rathnayaka

18 June 2017

Such a ancient place. you will find nice historical stories. The most famous story is regarding King RAWANA and his tunnels. One of the famous folk says in king's days there was a Hidden Tunnel From Rawana fall to this temple which was used by King Rawana. Here you can see the such amazing wall paints.
Hasala Wijeratne

24 April 2017

Done by king walagamba. Famous for the unfinished Buddha statue and the cave which used by king walagamba.
Shalaka Gamage

11 March 2017

best & beautiful place for travel

most historical place of sri lanka
Darshana Tharaka

23 February 2017

The temple is famous for its large unfinished Buddha statue. The king walagamba turned the cave into the Dhowa rock temple
Dhanuska Eregoda

22 December 2016

Ancient buddisht worship place situated in badulla bandarawela road
Ravindu Sasanka

05 November 2016

Beautiful ancient temple.. this temple has 17km long tunnel.. its end at bogoda raja Maha viharaya..