Jankure Visnu Devalaya is a shrine in Jankure, Kurunegala, dedicated to Vishnu, likely founded under King Vimaladharmasuriya I (1592–1604 AD).
Jankure Visnu Devalaya J ankure Visnu Devalaya (Sinhala: ජංකුරේ විෂ්ණු දේවාලය) is a Devalaya Shrine situated in Jankure village near Rambadagalla in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. It has been dedicated to the God Vishnu, one of the deities of the Sri Lankan Buddhist pantheon. Presently, the shrine is maintained under the provisions of Section 8 of Buddhist Temporal Act No.19 of 1931. History Locals believe that this shrine was established during the reign of King Vimaladharmasuriya I (1592-1604 A.D.) of Kandy . It is mentioned in the folklore that the king visited this site to hear a Pena (hear foretell or prophesy a future event) from a Visnu-devoted Brahmin named Govinda Narayana who came to the Jankure area from India. The king who was pleased after hearing the Pena is said to have established the present Devalaya at the site for worshiping god Visnu. A Protected Site
The Jankure Sri Vishnu Devale premises and its ancient buildings and other archaeological remains situated within the limits of No.571 Jankur…