Cave Temples in Sri Lanka
Kotamudungala Raja Maha Viharaya
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Province
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North west
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District
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Kurunagala
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Nearest Town
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Molagoda
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Period
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Unknown
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Ruler
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Unknown
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The site is popular with pilgrims. The site can be reached by travelling about 8 kms on the road from Rambukkana to Kurunegala.
History
This cave temple is thought to be built by King Vatta Gamini Abaya aka King Walagamba between 103 BC - 89BC, during his hiding from South Indian invaders.
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