MAHIYANGANAYA

               MAHIYANGANAYA


This ancient Buddhist temple was built in the 6th century BC and it is believed to be the site of Lord Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka and is also one of the 16 most religious sites in the country.

                                                                                                                                        The large & beautiful Mahiyangana Stupa a kilometer south of town signifies the spot at which the Buddha preached. Enshrined in the stupa is a lock of blue-black hair of Buddha & a relic of collarbone of Buddha. The area is very attractive-the park with the dagoba in its well kept & is overlooked by the hills on the far bank of the  mahaweli

                              

                                             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. 

                                                                                       Mahiyangana Stupa is the most prominent cultural attraction in Mahiyangana. Mahiyangana region, a plain with Mahaweli river running through it provides access to a several National Parks, bird sanctuaries and aborigine lands: Sorabora Wewa reservoir, Dambana, Ulhitiya Wewa reservoir, Minipe reservoir, Randenigala reservoir, Maduruoya wildlife park, Wasgomuwa wildlife park are the major attractions.