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Ridi Viharaya
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Manuja Dharmarathna
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka13 contributions
A TEMPLE YOU MUST VISIT...!
May 2019
It's a temple located in Kurunegala district. It has a beautiful scenery. It has a very higher historical value. And also, It has a beautiful scenery. Has a good transportation service to the temple(public) in case if you need them. Overall, It's a great place to visit.
Written January 9, 2020
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Silver Wings Tours
Wattala, Sri Lanka222 contributions
Historical Temple
Jun 2019 • Couples
Amazing historical temple located near Kurunegala. This is known as the place where silver ore were found during the period of King Dutugemunu and then those ore were used to construct famous Ruwanwelisaya in Anuradhapura.
Written June 17, 2019
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Sigiri Tours and Travels
Inamaluwa, Sri Lanka33 contributions
Historical place at Ridigama, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Oct 2018 • Friends
Proud of Sri Lanka.....

Buddhist temple with ancient and historical place with Buddha statues
The temple was build by king Walagamba. There are more wood carvings and arts. All the ancient and historical things are protect by Sri Lankan State.

There are several dens and Hindu temple near the main temple site. Very attractive. But remember it is a very restraint temple. So go and see but don't disturb any one.
Written November 5, 2018
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WasanthaSamarasekera
Glen Waverley, Australia343 contributions
Ridi Viharaya (Silver Temple)
Jul 2013 • Family
Situated just within 8 kms from Kurunegala on Keppitigala road, this is one of the oldest temples in Sri Lanka which was built by King Dutugamunu who unified the island under his control. Temple was built in gratitude, according to legend a group of traders travelling to hill country wanted to rest their cattles (bullock carts pulled by bulls) went in search of fruits, found a riped jack fruit. They wanted to offer a portion to meditating arahaths (monks). After accepting the jack fruit, one arahaths show them a way to an area where they found this silver ore. Traders took a sample to king and he used the silver to pay his workmen who were building the King's masterpiece Ruwanweliseya Dagaba in Anuradhapura.
You can see the glass encased Gold plated Buddha statue and old paintings together with ivory and crafted gem inserted doors which supplied sun light to the inner temple.
Written October 19, 2013
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Ladja
62 contributions
Beautiful temple off the main tourist path.
Nov 2019
The temple complex in a beautiful setting. Beautiful views from dagoba on the hill above the temple.
Written April 23, 2020
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Thishanie D
Colombo, Sri Lanka120 contributions
Ancient temple
Apr 2019 • Family
An ancient temple built during the time of King Dutugemunu as a tribute to the silver found by some merchants traveling through this area, which were contributed to the construction of the great stupa Ruwanweli Maha Seya.
Written April 17, 2019
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the_finchley_lees
London, UK905 contributions
Go if you can and get someone to explain stuff
Aug 2018 • Family
I thought I was Buddha'd out after two week's travelling but this one blew me away. Lovely setting and great views. It is free and very tourist friendly.
THe guide (no charge) pointed out Dutch tiles, explained some of the symbolism of pieces, drew our attention to ivory doorway
Point is, it was beautiful. Very
You know you can stay in their guest house for FREE (if you go directly)
Written August 12, 2018
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Joerg Eugster
Wetzikon, Switzerland9 contributions
Inspirational place with personal guidance
Apr 2018
This monastery has a unique spiritual power with it‘s anciants buddha statues and the living meditation tradition. We (family with 2 kids) were invited to stay overnight and reveived a very comfortable room with a great view on The Valley. A special gift was a personal teaching by the Abbott. Whoever wants to recharges batteries - this is the ideal place.
Written April 25, 2018
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Danushka Geeth D Wijerathne
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka177 contributions
Ancient cave temple
Apr 2015
Little bit away from all other site, yet a place worth exploring...ancient cave temple dating back to the days of King Walagamba... over 200years legends and tales are with the Ridi Viharaya, you can go into peaceful walk and see,explore, discover the architecture and the calmness within ....
Written March 3, 2016
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Myriam R
9 contributions
Beautiful temple! nice view!
Mar 2020
Really nice visit! very quiet and beautiful! a lot of trees, temples, stuppa with a beautiful view on the valley!
Written February 13, 2021
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