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Temple Muhudu Maha Viharaya
Between Pottuvil and Arugam Bay towards the sea side there is a small temple called Muhudu Maha Viharaya. This temple was also used to be known as Samudra Maha Vihara. The location marks the place at which Vihara Maha Devi set foot in the Ruhuna Kingdom. The temple site has three statues; the central statue is of the Buddha with the other two probably from the royal family.
The temple is believed to have been built in the 5th century A.D during the reign of King Dhathusena. A popular belief is that the two figures worshipping the Buddha are King Kavantissa and his Queen Vihara Maha Devi.
Temple Muhudu Maha Viharaya
Between Pottuvil and Arugam Bay towards the sea side there is a small temple called Muhudu Maha Viharaya. This temple was also used to be known as Samudra Maha Vihara. The location marks the place at which Vihara Maha Devi set foot in the Ruhuna Kingdom. The temple site has three statues; the central statue is of the Buddha with the other two probably from the royal family.
The temple is believed to have been built in the 5th century A.D during the reign of King Dhathusena. A popular belief is that the two figures worshipping the Buddha are King Kavantissa and his Queen Vihara Maha Devi.