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Town located in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka – ‘ Mahiyanganaya ‘ – By Malsha – eLanka Mahiyanganaya is a town located in the Badulla District of Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Uva Province, which is in the central part of the country. Mahiyanganaya is known for its historical and religious significance. One of the most significant landmarks in Mahiyanganaya is the Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara, which is an ancient Buddhist temple. According to Buddhist tradition, Lord Buddha visited Mahiyanganaya during his third visit to Sri Lanka, and it is believed that he left a sacred hair relic at the temple. The Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and attracts many devotees. Apart from its religious importance, Mahiyanganaya is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. The town is situated near the Maduru Oya National Park, which is known for its diverse flora and ...

A life dedicated to conserving Namal Uyana-by Nihal P. Abeysinghe Ven. Rahula Thera. Pictures by Wimal Karunathilaka Source:Dailynews This special statement was made by Ven. Rahula Thera who lives in the forest and protects the Galkiriyagama National Namal Uyana and the rose quartz mountains. “I was born on March 29, 1954 and was ordained on July 25, 1969. I lived in the Ranawa temple close by. When I was there, I felt a liking and love for this Namal Uyana. The day before I turned 37, that is on March 28, 1991, I came to Namal Uyana. There was no place for me to live. I built a small hut on top of a Mora tree. I did so because of the elephants and bears living in the forest.” There were no facilities at all available during that time. I actually suffered a lot during the initial days. ...