As is evidenced by the drip-ledged caves, the history of Lenawara Viharaya can be dated back to the beginning of the Anuradhapura Period.
Lenawara Raja Maha Viharaya (Akarawita) Not to be confused with Lenawara Raja Maha Viharaya, Haltota Lenawara Raja Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: අකරවිට ලෙනවර රජමහා විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Akarawita village in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. History According to folklore, the Akarawita area was inhabited by the descendants of Raigam Bandara, a Senevi who settled in this region during the reign of King Rajasinha I [(1581-1593 A.D.) Rajapakshe et al., 2018]. However, as is evidenced by the drip-ledged caves in the temple premises, the history of this site can be dated back to the beginning of the Anuradhapura Period (Rajapakshe et al., 2018). Some artefacts belonging to the Prehistoric Period have also been recorded from Asmadala Lena, a cave located near this temple (Rajapakshe et al., 2018). The temple at this site is said to have been neglected and abandoned as a result of foreign invasions (Rajapakshe et al., 2018). It was re-established during the period of the Buddhist Renaissance that was taken place due to the effo…
