Ambareli Tempita Viharaya

Ambareli Tempita Viharaya (Sinhala: අඹරැලි ටැම්පිට විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated near Hinguruweawa reservoir in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. History Although the history of Ambareli temple could be traced back to the 3rd century B.C., the Tempita Viharaya is a creation of the 19th century A.D. (Silva & Chandrasekara, 2021). It was constructed in 1838 under the guidance of the Buddhist monk Handungama Indrajothi Thera (Silva & Chandrasekara, 2021). 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 circ…