{"id":319,"date":"2025-01-04T03:12:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T03:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/?p=319"},"modified":"2025-07-20T08:49:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T08:49:28","slug":"seruwavila-buddhist-temple-history-and-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceylonmajesty.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/04\/seruwavila-buddhist-temple-history-and-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Seruwavila Buddhist Temple, History and Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seruwavila (also called as Seruwila) is a significant cultural and religious site located in the Trincomalee District of the Eastern Province in Sri Lanka. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seruwavila Mangala Raja Maha Temple (Viharaya) in Trincomalee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It is especially renowned for the Seruwavila (Seruwila) Mangala Raja Maha Viharaya<\/strong>, an ancient Buddhist temple with a rich history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seruwavila temple premises in Trincomalee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Historical Significance of Seruwavila Buddhist Temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seruwavila buddhist temple has more than 2,000 years history and herewe will look how and why this historical temple is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enshrined the Sacred Relic of Buddha<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Seruwila temple is believed to enshrine the forehead relic of the Buddha, making it one of the most sacred sites in Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Story of enshrined the sacred relic of buddha in seruwavila temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Built by King Kavan Tissa in 2nd century BCE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The temple was constructed during the reign of King Kavan Tissa of the Ruhuna Kingdom to honor the Buddha’s relics. The location was chosen because it was one of the areas blessed by the Buddha during his visits to Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Seruwila is recognized for its archaeological and spiritual importance and is listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rehabilation and reconstruction of Seruwavila Dagaba and temple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seruwavila temple was founded by Honourable Thero, Dambagasare Sri Sumendakara and rehabilation work was started on 1924.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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after some reconstruction of seruwavila in 1929<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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reconstruction photos of seruwavila in 1929<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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reconstruction photos of seruwavila in 1930<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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dambagasare sri sumendankara thero after finding seruwavila in 1923<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Visiting Seruwavila Temple by Bus or Private Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seruwavila temple<\/a> in Trincomalee is located approximately 45km away from Trincomalee city. You can visit Seruwavila temple by both public transporation options and by your own vehicle. Road conditions is also good and reaching the location is also convienient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Colombo to Seruwavila<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Serruwavila is located 275 km away from Colombo and it will take around 6-7 hour time to reach the destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n