The archaeological and historical heritage of Naula Rajamaha Viharaya
There are many temples and many antiquities around in Matale district. Among them this “Naula Rajamaha Viharaya” is situated in Naula divisional secretary area. This temple is in west side of Naula town there is a road and go one mile let alone a field we can arrive this temple. This temple is spread in 3 ½ acre areas.
Search the historical details about this “Naula Rajamaha Viharaya”, the history about this temple belonging to period of the king II “Pathis”. According to the archeological residual Mr.Paranavethana say the stone stairs, tiles, bricks, embossed stone are belonging to period of the king II “Pathis”. There are parts of old inscription written by Brahma characters are spread in here. And also the old route to Anuradhapura was nearby this temple. There are caion, shrine room, boundty wall, monastery and chamber of meditation are in this temple is full of these elements
In presently there are boundty wall, stone pillars, moonstone and guard stone are in this area. And also there is a amulet-stone with small 25 chambers. Currently this temple name as “Natissa Viharaya” and the moonstone haven’t any engraving in here as well as this temple name as “Gedega Gala” in past. The caion is in here is valuable and make of stone creation. There are three terrace bracelet from the seat to fetus and made it fully stone. And also there are seats for layup statue around this place. Further there is an idol make of stone which was the royal princes also worship and it is kept in here safety.
The Buddhist devotees who has interest about ruins in initial period of Anuradhapura a we can identify this “Naula Rajamaha Viharaya” alias”Nagatissa viharaya” is the best place.
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