Warana Raja Maha Viharaya
About This Place
Warana Raja Maha Viharaya
A temple built on three levels on a rocky hill: first level has monks’ abode & preaching hall; middle level (Meda Viharaya) has an ~800‑year‑old stupa & splendid shrine room; top level via ~150 more steps has another stupa, caves & meditation chambers (12 caves) and scenic vistas. (Wikipedia)
Difficulty
🧭 moderate
Best Time
📅 Best in dry season when rock paths/caves are safer (less rain), clear visibility for vistas; mornings or later afternoons for photography.
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Accessibility & Visitor Info
Access road off Colombo‑Kandy highway (approx. 5 km off); walking/climbing steps; paths may be steep and slippery; not too remote. (lankaguide.blogspot.com)
📖 Legends & Stories
Believed to have been founded in Devanampiyathissa’s reign (3rd century BC), with later renovations by Valagamba, Nissanka Malla, Parakramabahu, etc. Caves used by monks for meditation; inscriptions indicate donations by Tissa Datta (brother of Majjhima Thero). Folklore includes sightings, hidden treasures, local beliefs about name origin. (Wikipedia)
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