Thinapitiya Tempita Viharaya Thinapitiya Tempita Viharaya (Sinhala: මාදම්පේ තිණපිටිය ටැම්පිට විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka. It is situated at the verge of Maha Wewa (or Kudupiti Tank) near Madampe town. History The Tempita Viharaya of Thinapitiya temple is considered a monument of archaeological value. As mentioned above the entrance door, it has been built or renovated on 15 Binara 2466 (15 September 1922). Tempita Viharaya Tempita Viharas were popular in 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 form the main enclosed shrine room containing Buddhist sculptures and murals in the Kandyan style. Some Tempita Viharas have narrow verandas and ambulatories circulating the main enclosed space. The construction of these buildings started in the 17t…
