Lieu de culte
Sithulpawwa Buddhist Monastery
Recommandé par 22 habitants
Conseils des habitants
Very ancient Buddhist temple which is locates 18 KM from the bungalow. Transport can be arranged
Wedihiti Kanda (Wedahiti Kanda) is a rocky mountain which is 3.5 km away from the renowned Kataragama Devalaya. Wedihiti Kanda is one of the most famous destinations for pilgrims to Kataragama, with the exception of Kataragama Devalaya and Sella Kataragama.
Sithulpawwa rock temple is historically significant and identified as one of the greatest 2nd century sites of Buddhist scholarship. With a history of over 2200 years, this is an ancient place of worship in the Hambantota district. The modern name Sithulpawwa is derived from the ancient ‘Cittalpabbata’, ‘The hill of the quiet mind’.
Emplacement
Situlpawwa, SP