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Ambilla Raja Maha Viharaya Matale | Documentary Expedition | Japura Tourism

Discover the Spiritual Heart of Sri Lanka | Hidden Buddhist Heritage Sites Presented by the Japura Tourism Club Join us on a journey through Sri Lanka’s rich Buddhist heritage and uncover lesser-known yet awe-inspiring sacred sites across the island. From ancient temples nestled in remote villages to serene monasteries off the beaten path, this video celebrates the timeless cultural and spiritual treasures that make Sri Lanka truly unique. 🙏 Discover the temple's sacred history, admire its beautiful Buddha statue carved into rock, and learn about its connections to King Valagamba and the legends surrounding it. 📽️ Subscribe to Japura Tourism for more videos highlighting the spiritual and cultural treasures of Sri Lanka. 🌿 Join us in honoring and promoting our timeless Buddhist legacy. 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe! Ambilla Raja Maha Viharaya is a virtual art gallery situated in isolation at the historic Sannas Kanda in Matale. Ambariya Viharaya referred to in the commentary to Dhajagga sutta of the Majjhima Nikaya is considered as the ancient name of this temple. The origin of the vihara dates back to King Devanampiyatissa (250-210 BCE) and the vihara had received royal patronage for a long time. This vihara is said to have been a resting place of Arahants during the Buddhist Council held at Aluviharaya. Alu Viharaya, Rangiri Dambulu Viharaya, and Embille Viharaya are considered shrines of a contemporary period. The inscriptions found in these viharas support this claim. The large cave serves as the image house which accommodates a reclining Buddha image measuring 8.31 metres (27 ft.), three standing images and a sitting image. Figures of deities Vishnu, Saman and Vibhishana are featured prominently. Several valuable murals can be seen in the shrine room. The painting of an elephant and a bull as one figure (Vrushaba Hasthi Kunjaraya) is a unique artistic creation. A close examination of the painting indicates the entwined figures of an elephant as well as that of a bull. Amongst the other paintings are the 24 Buddhas making the declaration about the aspirant Buddhas, the pageant of the Tooth Relic and floral designs of lotus, blue lilies and olu flowers. The rock outside the vihara is referred to as ‘balumgala‘ as it has apparently served as an observation point. The ruins of an ancient stone cistern used for the preparation of medicine is found at this vihara. There is also a belief that there was a secret tunnel behind this rock leading to Alu Viharaya. The wooden doorframe underneath the Makara Torana contains sculptures and figures of Makaras. On the side of the rock, there is a pre-Christian inscription ‘Petmagamaluwa Viharaya‘. Close to the entrance of Ambilla Raja Maha Viharaya accommodates an ancient Bo-tree said to be over 400 years old. A Brahmin by the name of Solanga who had stayed overnight had brought this Bo-tree and finding it difficult to move it from the original site allowed it to grow here. #trending #travel #tourismsrilanka #tourism #buddhistheritage #meditation #japuratourism #srilankatourism #russianlanguage