Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara
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Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka. It is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha's first visit to the country, and is one of the Solosmasthana, the 16 sacred religious locations in Sri Lanka.[2] Currently this temple has been declared as one of archaeological site in Sri Lanka.[3]
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Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara | |
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මහියංගනය රජ මහා විහාරය | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
District | Badulla |
Province | Uva Province |
Location | |
Location | Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka |
Geographic coordinates | 07°19′19.4″N 80°59′26.9″E |
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Type | Buddhist Temple |
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