Diyabubula

Diyabubula is a locality in , , . Diyabubula is situated near the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara.

Buddhist temple
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is an ancient Buddhist temple in , . It is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha's first visit to the country, and is one of the Solosmasthana, the 16 sacred religious locations in Sri Lanka. is situated 2½ km north of Diyabubula.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mahiyangana and Hassalaka.

Town
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Mahiyanganaya is a town situated close to the Mahaweli River in , of . It is said that Gautama Buddha visited Mahiyanganaya on the Duruthu full moon poya day in order to settle a dispute arose between Yakkas and Nagas and this was his first ever visit to Sri Lanka. is situated 4½ km north of Diyabubula.

Town
Hasalaka is a small town in . It is located within . This is the hometown Corporal Gamini Kularatne, Parama Weera Vibhushanaya recipient of Sri Lanka Army. is situated 7 km northwest of Diyabubula.

Village
is a village in . It is located within . is situated 9 km southwest of Diyabubula.

Diyabubula

Latitude
7.3° or 7° 18′ north
Longitude
80.98333° or 80° 59′ east
Elevation
95 metres (312 feet)
Open location code
6MV27XXM+X8
Geo­Names ID
1247791
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