Muhudu Maha Vihara (Sinhalaː මුහුදු මහා විහාරය) is a Buddhist temple at Pottuvil in Ampara District, Eastern province of Sri Lanka. This temple, near a wide beach, is believed to have been built over 2000 years ago by King Kavan Tissa of Ruhuna. [2] .

Dec 9, 2020 · Muhudu Maha Viharaya on the Pothuwil beach of the eastern coast has been an ancient Buddhist monastic site of pilgrim attraction after the war against LTTE. Irrespective of its popularity, Muhudu Maha Viharaya has so far been a monastic site deprived of adequate historical and archaeological studies.

Feb 13, 2023 · Binara (Genus: Exaccum) boasts of eight species and bears a four-sided stem and its colours vary from shades of white, dark blue to hues of purple. These flowers are offered for worship in Buddhist temples and also used in Sri Lankan traditional medicine (known as Ayurvedic medicine).

Steeped in history, the Muhudu Maha Vihara is a Buddhist temple with over 2000 years of history. The temple is found on the sand dunes of Pottuvil and the beautiful white stupa can be seen all the way from Arugam Bay beach.

Muhudu Maha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist temple on Sri Lanka's east coast, inland from the coastal town of Pottuvil. It is less famous than many larger Buddhist sites of renown, such as Anuradhapura, yet it enjoys deep historical and spiritual importance.

Binara: Symbol of beauty and puri pirated, propagated and patented by Jagath Gunawardana live species of plants belonging to the genus Exacum, known in Sinhala as Binara, Ginihiriya and Ginaththa, consti­ tute a group of beautiful and well-known wild tfLpwers of …

Muhudu Maha Viharaya is a serene and historically significant Buddhist temple situated in Pottuvil, on Sri Lanka’s southeastern coast. This ancient site, nestled along the pristine shoreline, captivates visitors with its harmonious blend of spiritual tranquility and …

Muhudu Maha Vihara is a temple that is situated in Pottuvil bordering the ocean in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Muslims dominate the area of Pottuvil, and there are a handful of other nationalities living in the precincts of Pottuvil.

Mar 26, 2013 · The Muhudu Maha Vihara is over 2000 years old ancient Buddhist shrine located by beautiful landscape of sea side in an area of archaeological interest. It is the exact location where Princess Vihara Maha Devi and her entourage were washed ashore as documented in the history of Sri Lanka.

This research examines the history and architectural significance of the Muhudu Maha Viharaya, focusing on the identification of Avalokiteśvara in the Buddha Triad. The findings indicate that the temple's origins trace back to the 5th century CE, with connections to the Abhayagiri tradition and Mahayana Buddhism.