Nikasala Aranya Senasanaya
Nikasala Aranya Senasanaya or Nikasala Forest Hermitage (Sinhalaː නිකසල ආරණ්ය සේනාසනය) is an ancient Cave temple in Panduwasnuwara DS, Sri Lanka. The temple is situated at Dematawakanda in Kanduboda-Moragane Village, about 5 km (3.1 mi) far from the ancient kingdom of Panduwasnuwara. The monastery has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The designation was declared on 6 July 2007 under the government Gazette number 1505.[1]
| Nikasala Forest Hermitage | |
|---|---|
නිකසල ආරණ්ය සේනාසනය | |
 Entrance to the Vihara | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
| District | Kurunegala |
| Province | North Western Province, Sri Lanka |
| Location | |
| Location | Kanduboda, Moragane, Panduwasnuwara |
| Geographic coordinates | 07°34′40.3″N 80°07′26.9″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Buddhist Temple |
| Style | Cave temple |
See also
References
- Gazette 1505 & 6 July 2007, p. 8.
External links
- "PART I : SECTION (I) — GENERAL Government Notifications" (PDF). The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. 1505. 6 July 2007.
- Nikasala Nuwara Tomb of King Vijaya at Kande Medagama Rajamaha Viharaya
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