Name: Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Devalaya
Address: A2, Dondra, Sri Lanka, LK
Telephone: +94 412 223 400

Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Devalaya is a place of worship, located at A2, Dondra, Sri Lanka. They can be contacted via phone at +94 412 223 400 for more detailed information.

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A2, Dondra

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Added by Jopie, at 27 July 2016

Monday 5:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Tuesday 5:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Wednesday 5:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Thursday 5:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Friday 5:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Saturday 5:00 AM – 7:15 PM
Sunday 5:00 AM – 7:15 PM

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ISURU WIJESINGHE

27 March 2019

The little town of Devinuwara or the “City of Gods” is located at the most southern edge of the country, about 6.5kms south-east of Matara. Devinuwara is also known as Dondra in English.

At the height of its splendour, in the 13th-15th centuries, Devinuwara has been a busy seaport and a most renowned place of pilgrimage and worship. It had been a landmark with its magnificent temple with a roof of gilded copper flashing far into the sea, and undoubtedly must have been an aid to those who sailed the vast Indian Ocean. The many stone pillars variously sculptured in designs and shapes are evidence of the magnificent shrines and temples in this town that overlooked the ocean up to the latter half of the 16th century.

According to legend Devinuwara was a flourishing city in the time is King Rawana and is connected to the Indian Epic of Ramayana. The 15th century “Paravi Sandeshaya”, a poetical work describes the deity at Devinuwara as a destroyer of Asura. Thus it can believed that this same deity is also “Rama” of the Ramayana.

Mahavansa, The great chronicle of Sri Lanka, tells how the “Upulvan Deiyo” thus Vishnu was selected as the guardian to protect the land of Sri Lanka and Buddhism within it at the time of Buddha’s passing away.
Dulan Anuradha

12 January 2019

Upulvan (Sinhalese: උපුල්වන් ‍දෙවියෝ, Pali: Uppalavanna) is a guardian deity of Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Buddhists believe him also as a protector of the Buddhism in the country. The name Upulvan depicts his body colour which means "blue water lily coloured". The cult of Upulvan started during the medieval period in Sri Lanka and later the deity was identified with the god Vishnu (Vishnu deviyo) of the Hindu tradition. According to the local lore and legend, Upulvan is the god whom the Lord Buddha entrusted with the guardianship of Sri Lanka and Buddha Śāsana of the country.
Thilanga Rajapaksha

28 December 2018

Nice place.available facilities.
Thomas Hammer

07 December 2018

Very interesting and diverse. Ability to understand Buddhism even as an English speaker. Very much recommended.
Lakshitha Indunil

13 November 2018

Make sure to be respectful when you go inside
Dinushi Guruge

13 May 2018

It is considered as a sacred place in Matara Town. This place has both buddha statues and Hindu Temples of Gods. This place holds a Perahera ceremony once a year around the middle of the year.
Gishan Ratnayake

05 May 2018

A Beautiful shrine "Devalaya" dedicated for deity vishhnu or the "Upulavan". Place has a long history dated back to 7th century, King Dappula's era..
A festival celebrated regularly at this place in honour of deity "Upulvan" during month of July (Esala Poya Period).
Nuwan Buddhika

30 April 2018

The little town of Devinuwara or the “City of Gods” is located at the most southern edge of the country, about 6.5kms south-east of Matara. Devinuwara is also known as Dondra in English.

At the height of its splendour, in the 13th-15th centuries, Devinuwara has been a busy seaport and a most renowned place of pilgrimage and worship. It had been a landmark with its magnificent temple with a roof of gilded copper flashing far into the sea, and undoubtedly must have been an aid to those who sailed the vast Indian Ocean. The many stone pillars variously sculptured in designs and shapes are evidence of the magnificent shrines and temples in this town that overlooked the ocean up to the latter half of the 16th century.
Mukunthan Sriskantharajah

16 March 2018

A vishnu Kovil situated in Devinuwara, Matara. Pojai is doing by Sinhalese with sinhala language.
Nimesha Weerasinghe

14 March 2018

The place called “City of God” a close city to Matara. Devinuwara is also known as Dondra in English.
. This religiously relevant and established city is located about four miles away from the main city of Matara, Sri Lanka.
. The Dondra temple a place to devote to God Vishnu and that is the only one temple devoted to Lord Vishnu.
There is a great festival called “Esala Festival".
According to another fact, this temple goes up to King Rawana era and that was one of well-developed place.
Chandimal Suraweera Arachchi

11 March 2018

The house of God "Sri Wishnu'' . very nice temple with lot of ancient arts & legends.
Randa Rasanga

02 March 2018

Called as "City of Gods" and is located at the most southern edge of the country. According to records the temple and the shrine was built by king Duppala-sen during the 7th century. The devalaya is dedicated to Deity Vishnu. Popular belief is that vishnu is a future Buddha after Natha.
Prasanna Madusanka

26 February 2018

Famous and historical place in sri lanka..
Shanaka Amarasinghe

21 December 2017

most historical place dewundara vishnu dewalaya, kataragama-colombo main road dewundara town
Gayashan Vidusha

14 November 2017

One of the famous religious place in downsouth
PRASANNA ARYAPREMA

07 October 2017

A must visit.Historical place of worship . a temple dedicated to Sri Vishnu who is believed to be the guardian god of Bhiddism in Sri lanka. there is a colourful annual pageant conducted by this temple.
Prasanga Kamburugamuwa

09 July 2017

All the Budhdhist and Hinduism devotees willing to come to get blessings from God Visnu or Uthpalavanna.
You can park your vehicle beside and freely move there.
In the month of july and August or poyadays the place is crowd.
Environment is beautiful but little hot afternoon times.
Recommended this place for all locals and foreigners.
Dakshina Shakya

23 May 2017

Important religious and cultural landmark for Matara. Be respectful and considerate towards the traditions while visiting.
Duminda Chathuranga

03 May 2017

Sacred placed and a place of interest among local and foreign travelers.
An annual perehara function is held.
Parking is available.
Elephants can be seen.
Kulasingha Sampath

20 April 2017

One of the iconic religious place in Sri Lanka.
Try to avoid the mid sun as it can get very hot. Please remember to cover your shoulders and knees and remove your shoes to show respect.
Andry Slabinsky

29 January 2017

In this historical place you may find a rate combination of worshiping different gods as well as Lord Buddha together. The main temple with ancient remains is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, smaller temples - to Shiva, Ganesha and other Hindu gods. Be prepared to be treated with a variety of fruits which are offered to gods
Przemyslaw Pelka

29 December 2016

It's an interesting lively religious and historical spot.
There are also 2 elephants that "work" for the temple. They are chained what makes them look very sadly
HashanR

03 August 2016

Good place when start the season (July - August every year ) there is a huge crowd and you should take care of valuable things because rubbers are here