Pusulpitiya Raja Maha Vihara
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| Pusulpitiya Raja Maha Vihara | |
|---|---|
පුසුල්පිටිය රජ මහා විහාරය | |
 The Stupa at Pusulpitiya Raja Maha Vihara | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| District | Nuwara Eliya |
| Province | Central Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Pusulpitiya, Sri Lanka |
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| Geographic coordinates | 7°03′19″N 80°38′54″E / 7.0554°N 80.6482°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Buddhist Temple |
Pusulpitiya Raja Maha Vihara (පුසුල්පිටිය රජ මහා විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist temple which is located in Pusulpitiya village, Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. It is situated in Kotmale about 3 miles from Morape on the banks of the Kotmale Oya.[1] Currently this temple has been recognized as an archaeological protected site in Sri Lanka.
This temple is believed to be where Prince Dutugemunu spent his childhood when Elara was ruling Anuradhapura.[2] Pusulpitiya Vihara is also said to have one of the four valuable Dambaran Buddha statues which has been brought to Sri Lanka from India by Arahat Maliyadeva.[3]
