Maligatenna Raja Maha Viharaya Simply Called Maligathenne, is an ancient cave temple located in the Malwatuhiripitiya village, Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. Maligatenna is situated on the highest hill in the Gampaha District, offering 360-degree panoramic views. The rocky hill is crowned by a dagaba (stupa), making it an ancient monastery. The temple dates back to the time of Mihudu Thera and has been a center of Buddhism for millenniums. It is renowned for its association with King Walagamba, who sought refuge here while escaping from Indian Chola invaders. Drip ledges were cut into the rock surface to make the caves habitable, and many of these ancient ledges can still be seen at great heights above the temple. The largest cave serves as the main meditation center. King Walagamba expressed gratitude by ordering an 18-ft. reclining Buddha statue to be placed here. The cave also features mural paintings depicting Jataka stories. Outside the cave, there's a skeleton hung up, symbolizing the transient nature of life and the inevitability of death. This serves as a philosophical reminder for meditation and reflection.
Pahurukanda temple is an ancient temple with a vibrant history. According to the historians, King Manabharana who got defeated in the fight with Wikramabhahu fled to Pasyodunrata with his brothers Kithsirimegha and Sri Wallabha. And got protection there. It is said fortress Manabharana was also at this place. This is a natural fortress and its summit is surrounded with a stone Wall. As such it is called Paurukanda. Recently footprint of Lord Buddha had been hewn at the summit of the hill. And it is called Piunchi Sripada as well.
Baptism Church Hanwella is one of the oldest churches in Colombo dating back to 1820 and consider as the first ever baptism Church Sri Lanka had. Nestled in Hanwella, Colombo the Hanwella church has the reputation of conducting the baptism at that time that seemed to embrace the Lord.
