Pilana Raja Maha Vihara
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Buddhism |
Location | |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Geographic coordinates | 6°02′16″N 80°17′36″E / 6.0376711°N 80.2932781°E |
The Pilana Raja Maha Vihara or Pilana Temple is a Buddhist temple in Galle, Sri Lanka. The Chief Incumbent (Chief Priest) is Meepe Wagira Thera. The temple is well known in the southern part of the island for its historical Perahera festival.
Location
The Pilana Raja Maha Vihara is located in the Galle District, near the Galle–Akuressa Highway (A17), about 11 km (6.8 mi) from Galle. The temple is situated on a small hill surrounded by paddy fields, and is visible from the Galle–Akuressa Highway.
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