Kathaluwa Poorwarama Viharaya, built in 1840 in Galle, features Kandyan-style murals, and is linked to a sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
Kathaluwa Poorwarama Viharaya Not to be confused with Kathaluwa Ranwella and Giniwella Vihara Kathaluwa Poorwarama Viharaya (Sinhala: කතළුව පූර්වාරාම විහාරය) Kataluwa Purwarama Viharaya is a Buddhist temple situated in Kathaluwa village in Galle District, Sri Lanka. History Locals link the history of this temple to the Anuradhapura Period (Ranchagoda, 2015). It is believed that one of the 32 saplings of Sri Maha Bodhi Tree has been planted here (Ranchagoda, 2015). However, available evidence suggests that this temple was constructed in 1840 by Kathaluwe Gunarathana Thera (Abeyawardana, 2004). The temple The temple consists of two terraces; the upper terrace and the lower terrace. The Stupa , image house, Bodhi tree, belfry and library is located on the upper terrace while the monks' dwelling is built on the lower terrace. The image house The Poorwarama temple is popular among visitors for its valuable murals housed in the image house (Ranchagoda, 2015). Although the year 1886 A.D. is mentioned above the entrance door …
