Amunukole Viharaya is a Buddhist temple near Kobeigane, featuring a Kandyan-period Tempita shrine whose art unusually lacks typical Kandyan influence.
Amunukole Tempita Viharaya A munukole Tempita Viharaya , also known as Sri Wardhanaramaya (Sinhala: අමුණුකොලේ ශ්රී වර්ධනාරාමය), is a Buddhist temple situated in Amunukole village near Kobeigane in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka. History The Tempita Viharaya (the Temple of Pillars) of this temple is believed to be a work belonging to the Kandyan Period . However, none of the art or statues in this Tampita Viharaya show the typical influence of Kandyan art. 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 s…
