Bambaragala Raja Maha Viharaya – cave temple with serene vistas By Arundathie Abeysinghe Situated in the village of Henagahawela in Teldeniya, Kandy, Bambaragala Rajamaha Viharaya is a cave temple situated at the summit of a rock surrounded by spectacular views of Victoria Reservoir and Knuckles Mountain Range. History of the temple dates to pre-Christian era and the caves had been donated to Maha Sangha (Buddhist monks). According to *Professor Senarath Paranavitana, the inscription in *Brahmi script refers to the gifting of this cave by “Datta, the wife of the Pocani King”, Naga. According to the inscription: “The Cave Indrasala (meaning a hall for the community) – given for the monks”.  During the past, these caves had been the abode of ascetic monks. At present, the second cave is used by novice monks as an extra accommodation. The majority of the current constructions had been carried out during King Keerthi Sri ...

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