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Magul Mal Viharaya - Yala

The Magul Mal Viharaya on this album is said to have been erected as monument to mark the wedding of King Kavantissa and Princess Vihara Maha Devi.

 

According to the other legend, Princess Vihara Maha Devi landed near a location in Eastern Province called Lahugala (near Pottuvil). The King married Princess Vihara Maha Devi at this temple and on their way back to the King's palace in Ruhunu Magama, they rested near this place, near the present Yala National Park and the vihara was established in memory of their visit.

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Uploaded on April 28, 2015
Taken on February 15, 2015