Name: Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
Address: Rubberwatte Rd, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka, LK
Telephone: +94 472 237 236

Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is a place of worship, located at Rubberwatte Rd, Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka. They can be contacted via phone at +94 472 237 236 for more detailed information.

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Rubberwatte Rd, Tissamaharama

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Anonymous

18 April 2018

During the reign of emperor Asoka of India (304–232 BCE), many prominent Buddhist monks were sent as missionaries to neighboring kingdoms to propagate Buddhist philosophy. As a part of these missions, Arhant Mahinda Thera, the son of emperor Asoka arrived in Sri Lanka during the reign of king Devanampiya Tissa of Anuradhapura in 3rd century BC.[7] After the establishment of Buddha Sasana in Sri Lanka, major Buddhist monasteries such as Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya and Mihintale Raja Maha Viharaya were established in the North central region of the country while Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya and Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya were established in the Southern region. According to the chronicle Mahawamsa this temple was built in the 2nd century BC as Silapassa Pirivena, by then King Kavan Tissa (186-161 B.C.) of Ruhuna (Southern Sri Lanka) and in the reign of King Ilanaga (38-44 A.D.) the temple had been expanded and renovated.[3] But according to some historians the temple was initially built by king Mahanaga in the 3rd century BC and later it was expanded as a major temple by king Kavan Tissa in the 2nd century BC.[3]

The beginning of kingdom of Ruhuna dates back to the reign of king Devanampiyatissa in 2nd century BC. His younger brother Mahanaga left the then capital Anuradhapura to avoid an assassination attempt and moved to the southern area of the island and became the ruler of the area.[8] Mahanaga is regarded as the first king of Ruhuna,[9] where the capital of was Magama. King Mahanaga did a great service to improve agriculture and was responsible for raising a peaceful and prosperous civilization in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.[8] He was succeeded by his son Yatala-Tissa, who was able to rule the province virtuously. After Yatala-Tissa his son Gothabhaya became the king of the south, and by this time the kingdom of Ruhuna was well established and developed. After Gothabhaya, his son Kavan-Tissa succeeded to the throne.[8] King Kawan Tissa is regarded as the founder of many Buddhist monasteries located in Southern and Eastern areas of Sri Lanka.
Anonymous

08 April 2018

The Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Tissamaharama, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It was one of the four major Buddhist monasteries established in Sri Lanka, after the arrival of Arhant Mahinda Thera to the country. The site of the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara was consecrated by Lord Buddha himself, who spent some time in meditation there with 500 arhats(individuals who have reached enlightenment), during his third visit to the island. Tissamaharama monastery had been recognized as a pre-eminent Buddhist educational center of the southern Sri Lanka from the 3rd century B.C. to the 11th century A.D. The Tissamaharama Dagoba which is situated in the premises of the monastery is one of the largest stupas in Sri Lanka. The present chief incumbent of Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is Ven. Devalegama Dhammasena Nayaka Thera.
Anonymous

06 April 2018

The pilgrimage site of Kataragama is invariably a sacred place to worship, Tissamaharama Rajamaha Viharaya. The Tissamaharama Rajamaha Viharaya, which is a very impressive Buddhist temple, is located in Tissamaharama in the Hambantota District of the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.

This viharaya was built in AD. Mahavamsa states that it was built in the second century AD by King Kavantissa of Ruhuna. The Tissamaharama Dagaba has been built in the sacred Tissamaharamaya which was blessed with the foundation of Gautama Buddha's Buddha's footsteps. This dome has a bubble-shaped shape and is one of the largest dagabas in Sri Lanka. The height of this stupa is 156 feet. It has an extent of 550 feet.
Anonymous

26 March 2018

One of the most scared Buddhist religious place located at Thissamaharama and considered as a place which was visited by the lord Buddha. Relatively less crowded at the night and the inconvenience due to the burning sun also can be avoided at evening & night.
Anonymous

11 December 2017

This most sacred dagaba was constructed by King Kawanthissa (father of great king Dutu gamunu) in 180 BC. This dagaba contains great Bhudhas left tooth relic and forehead bone relic. This is a bubble shaped dagaba with 550 feet circumference.
It is difficult to visit this place in afternoon in sunny days because floor get warmer.
Anonymous

11 October 2017

Serenity
in comprison to most buddhist shrines in Sri lanka this is my favourite for its serenity.
even though it attracts large crowds going towards Kathragama, ppl only stay for a short while there fore stupa premises is largely deserted specially during working days i can spend hours there enjoying the peace and tranqulity
Anonymous

07 September 2017

Claim surrounding , best environment to worship and meditate.
Anonymous

06 September 2017

One of the sacred places. The floor that has made by stones is very hot at sunny times.
Anonymous

19 June 2017

Buddhist Devotees come usually to worship this place.
Surrounding shows calm and cool environment. Happy to have this kind of beautiful place for us.
All buddhist around the world come to the place to worship.
Anonymous

15 June 2017

Visited here at sun down it is so beautiful there The picturesque view is an extra point to the value of this place with its historical and religious value.
Anonymous

24 May 2017

Ancient Temple of Tissamaharama built by King Kavantissa. Lord Buddhas tooth and forehead bone relics are deposited in the stupa. one of the main monasteries in the ancient kingdom of Ruhuna.
Anonymous

14 May 2017

An Ancient Buddhist temple in Tissamaharama. Lord Buddha spent some time in meditation there with 500 arhats, during his third visit to the island.
Anonymous

13 May 2017

The bu bubble shaped chaithya in which tooth relic and forehead bone relics have beendeposted.Built by great king Kavanthissa (186-161 BC)
Anonymous

17 March 2017

An oldest buddhist temple can be seen in Katharagama area.Everyone who visit Katharagama,must watch this temple.Its ancient look gives an amazing feeling to pilgrims.
Anonymous

17 February 2017

Nice and calm place. But a little crowded during June due to "Poson season".