Anjaligala Raja Maha Viharaya
The Anjaligala rock inscription of King Sri Meghawarna reveals renovations carried out to Anjaligala Monastery during the 4th century A.D.
A njaligala Raja Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: අංජලීගල රජමහා විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Anjaleegala in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. History The history of Anjaligala Viharaya is obscure. However, the site contains many ruins including four inscriptions engraved on the natural rock boulders and two dilapidated building structures (Somadeva, 2006). Of the four inscriptions, three are dated to the first century A.D. and the fourth is dated to the fourth century A.D. (Somadeva, 2006). Anjaligala rock inscription of King Sri Meghawarna (303-331 A.D.) Period: 4th century A.D. Script: Later Brahmi Language: Old Sinhala Content: This inscription has been established in connection with a royal commemoration ceremony. It reveals details of renovations carried out to this monastery located in the northern quarter of Mahagama. A donation of Kahavanu for the upkeep of the monks has been given by King Sri Meghavarna also. The full reading of the inscription is impossible due to its worn conditio…