Udugodagama Tempita Viharaya

Udugodagama Tempita Viharaya (Sinhala: මලගමුව උඩුගොඩගම ටැම්පිට විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Malagamuwa village in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. History The Tempita Viharaya is the main attraction of this temple with archaeological value. It is said to have been built during the Kandyan Period (Mendis et al., 2019). Tempita Viharaya Tempita Viharas were a popular aspect of many Buddhist temples during the Kandyan period. These structures were usually built on a wooden platform resting on bare stone pillars or stumps which are about 1-4 feet tall. The roof is generally made of timber and held by wooden stumps. The walls are usually made of wattle and daub and they form the main enclosed shrine room containing the Buddhist sculptures and murals belonging to the Kandyan style. Some Tempita Viharas have narrow verandas and ambulatories circulating the main enclosed space. The construction of these buildings was started in the 17th century and lasted until the end of the 19th cent…