Monaragala Mayuragiri Raja Maha Viharaya is an ancient temple that has a history runs through the Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa & Kandyan periods.
Mayuragiri Raja Maha Viharaya (Monaragala) M ayuragiri Raja Maha Viharaya , also known as Monaragala Raja Maha Viharaya , (Sinhala: මොනරාගල මයුරගිරි රජමහා විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated near the Weliyaya junction in Monaragala District, Sri Lanka. History Several artefacts such as guard stones and Stupas of this temple are attributed by people to the reign of King Valagamba (103,87-77 B.C.). An inscription discovered on this site reveals that King Mahanaga (555-567 A.D.) donated some lands to this temple. It is believed that the Tooth Relic of the Buddha was kept here during the time of the war between King Parakramabahu I (1153-1186 A.D.) and Queen Sugala. According to locals, Arhat Maliyadeva Thera had occupied this temple for some time (De Silva & Chandrasekara, 2009). Mayuragiriya Raja Maha Viharaya Rock Inscription Period: 5-6th centuries A.D. Script: Transitional Brahmi Language: Old Sinhala Content: This inscription mentions the donations given to the temple by a person named Damaga of Machala Bala Reference: The Depart…
