Ridi Viharaya, Kurunegala

Name: Ridi Viharaya
Address: Ridigama Village, Kurunegala, 60000, Sri Lanka

#4 among attractions in Kurunegala

Top attraction, Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Ridi Viharaya or Silver Temple is a 2nd-century BCE Theravada Buddhist temple in the village of Ridigama, Sri Lanka. Built during the reign of Dutthagamani of Anuradhapura, the temple is considered as the place where the silver ore, which provided silver to complete Ruwanwelisaya; one of the largest stupa in Sri Lanka, was discovered. According to the chronicles Mahavamsa and Thupavamsa, the Ridi Viharaya complex was built in gratitude for helping him cherish his dream of completing Ruwanwelisaya. ()

Local name: රිදී විහාරයCoordinates: 7°33'0"N, 80°28'60"E

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Ridigama VillageKurunegala 60000 Sri Lanka

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Ridi Viharaya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arandora fort.

5.7 miS
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Arandora fort
145 min walk • Arandora Fort was built by the Portuguese in Narangoda, Kurunegala, and was captured by Dutch in 1665. The fort served as a base camp for the Portuguese and it served as a fortification for the Dutch, especially against the forces of the Kandyan king Rajasinghe II.