Bingiriya Tempita Viharaya, built in the early 19th century, is Sri Lanka's largest of its kind, featuring a two-story structure measuring 34 by 24 ft
Bingiriya Tempita Viharaya Not to be confused with Devagiri Raja Maha Viharaya (Diyavinna) and Devagiri Raja Maha Viharaya (Koggala) B ingiriya Tempita Viharaya , also known as Sri Devagiri Raja Maha Viharaya (Sinhala: බිංගිරිය ටැම්පිට විහාරය, බිංගිරිය ශ්රී දේවගිරි රජ මහා විහාරය), is a Buddhist temple situated in Bingiriya in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. History Located between the Deduru Oya and Kolamuna Oya, Bingiriya was a resting place for caravans travelling between the ancient port at Salapura (present Halawatha/Chilaw) and Panduwasnuwara or beyond during the early part of the Anuradhapura Period (De Silva & Chandrasekara, 2009; Silva & Chandrasekara, 2021). It is said that a Stupa was established at this site by traders who were travelling across this village (Silva & Chandrasekara, 2021; Wijayawardhana, 2010). Several monastic structures are said to have been added to the temple during the reign of a king named Agghabodhi and the place was renovated during the time of King Parakramabahu I [(11…
