Hanguma Purana Viharaya in Millaththewa, features a dilapidated stupa and ancient ruins, and is a protected archaeological site.
Hanguma Purana Viharaya H anguma Purana Viharaya (Sinhala: මිල්ලත්තෑව හැංගුම පුරාණ විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple situated in Millaththewa village near Girandurukotte town in Badulla District, Sri Lanka. History The site consists of a dilapidated Stupa mound and remains of ancient structures. Although there is no firm evidence to prove, locals believe that this location is connected to Prince Dutugemunu (reigned: 161-137 B.C.) of Anuradhapura who fought against the South Indian ruler Elara (205-161 B.C.). A Protected Site The ancient Stupa on the premises of Hanguma Purana Viharaya situated in Millaththewa village, in Mahiayangana Divisional Secretary’s Division is an archaeological protected monument, declared by a government gazette notification published on 22 November 2002. Related Posts Read Also References Government Gazette Notifications 1) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1264. 22 November 2002. Location Map Dynamic Google Map Attribution To Whom LankaPradeepa.com extends its gratitu…
