The Royal Temple of historic Attanagalla Vihara
The Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara was built by king Gotabhaya during 249-262 AD. It was later reconstructed by king Upatissa ( 365-406 AD)
Attanagalla is a small town located in the Gampaha District, Western Province , Sri Lanka. Attanagalla borders the Kegalle district in the Sabaragamuwa province. The picturesque village of Attanagalla is situated on the west bank of the Attanagalu Oya.
Attanagalla is well-known in the country due to two reasons.
- historically: due to the Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara
- politically : The hometown of the Bandaranayakes
- Late Mr. S.W.R.D. Bandaranayake (prime minister)
- Late Mrs. Sirimawo Bandaranayake
(First woman prime minister of the world)
-Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranayake
(First woman executive president of Sri Lanka)
-Late Mr. Anura Bandaranayake
(Speaker - Sri Lanka Parliament)
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Location of the Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara.
Attanagalla Raja Maha Vihara can easily be reached from Colombo- Kandy highway. The temple is located on the Nittambuwa - Hanwella road ( 6km. from Nittambuwa). The temple can also be reached from Pasyala.
