Ampara | Pannathgoda Purana Raja Maha Viharaya

Claimed to be a construction of King Saddatissa during his time in the Eastern province as its ruler Pannathgoda Purana Raja Maha Viharaya is an ancient temple situated in Dewallahinda near Pallanoya. 

Situated atop a small hillock the temple consist the ruins of an ancient pagoda while an old devlaya too is found on site. Yet the most intriguing is the rock carved map of Sri Lanka found during the excavations. The map is a correct representation of country’s shape although the exact date of its creation is unknown.

Things To Do: Archeology, pilgrimage and photography