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Pothgul Maliga Maha Viharaya

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About Pothgul Maliga Maha Viharaya

This temple has wall paintings that belongs to the Kandyan era. Absolutely beautiful paintings and one must see those at least once in the lifetime. Has very unique front view to the temple from the main roadside, identical to Christian church. It was said that this strategy has been used to safeguard the temple during the British ruling period.

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Kandy, Central

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Visiting Hours

Dawn to Dusk

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time

Year-round

Difficulty

Easy

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