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Historical Varana Rajamaha Vihara in Siyane Korale-by S.K. Tissera, Chilaw Group corr   Image Source:Sundayobserver Source:Sundayobserver The Varana Raja Maha Vihara in Siyane Korale in the Gampaha district is a historically significant cave temple which is in a rocky area close to a vast stretch of paddy field surrounded by a picturesque, tranquil, green environment. This ancient temple with its unusual geographical location can be reached from Yakkala, Nittambuwa and Thihariya on the Colombo- Kandy road. The historical Raja Maha Vihara thought of as the largest forest monastery in the Gampaha district can be seen one and a half miles away from the Nelligahamula junction on the Yakkala – Kirindiwela road. Despite being a less-known Buddhist place of worship, it has in its three terraces so many must-see artefacts and relief features probably marvelled at by whoever gets there. A wonder of nature later turned into an open art gallery ...