Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Main view showing Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style temple from Chola Period
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Main view showing Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style temple from Chola Period
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Main view showing Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style temple from Chola Period
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
Lankatilaka Vihara Kandy Sri Lanka - Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province - Detailed architectural view of temple with Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style design elements
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Lankatilaka Vihara, Udunuwara, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, Central Province
Built 1344 CE

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The construction of Lankatilaka Vihara in 1344 CE under King Bhuvanekabahu IV marked a zenith of the Gampola kingdom's cultural patronage, strategically positioning it as a spiritual and intellectual nexus. Designed by the South Indian architect Sathapati Rayar, whose lineage likely carried deep knowledge of Dravida architectural principles, the Vihara exemplifies a sophisticated cross-cultural exchange. Its unique placement atop Panhalgala Rock and the innovative two-storeyed image house, housing a colossal Buddha statue, underscored its monumental ambition. This period witnessed a deliberate synthesis of religious traditions, with shrines dedicated to deities like Upulvan, Saman, Vibhishana, and Ganapathi integrated around the central Buddhist sanctum, reflecting the prevailing socio-religious landscape of medieval Sri Lanka and the broader Indic world. Beyond its architectural grandeur, Lankatilaka Vihara functioned as a pivotal administrative and educational hub for the Sangha during the Gampola era. The comprehensive Lankatilaka Vihara Inscription, etched into the rock face, meticulously details the royal grants, land endowments, and administrative structures established for the temple's sustenance, offering invaluable insights into the economic and social fabric of the 14th-century kingdom. Its enduring significance is further attested by subsequent royal patronage, notably from Kandyan monarchs like King Kirti Sri Rajasinghe in the 18th century, who undertook extensive renovations. This continuous royal support ensured the Vihara's preservation and its sustained role as a spiritual beacon through centuries of political flux, cementing its place in Sri Lankan history.

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Built in the Kandyan architecture style, Dravida architecture style, Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indic Religious architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.

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