Morayaya Temple
Morayaya Temple is a Buddhist temple in Morayaya, Minipe Divisional Secretariat, Central Province. Morayaya Temple is situated nearby to the town Mahiyangana, as well as near Hassalaka.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara.
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara
Buddhist temple
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Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka. 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. Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is situated 2 km northeast of Morayaya Temple.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Mahiyangana and Hassalaka.
Mahiyangana
Town
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Mahiyanganaya is a town situated close to the Mahaweli River in Badulla District, Uva Province of Sri Lanka. 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. Mahiyangana is situated 4 km northeast of Morayaya Temple.
Hassalaka
Town
Hasalaka is a small town in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. This is the hometown Corporal Gamini Kularatne, Parama Weera Vibhushanaya recipient of Sri Lanka Army. Hassalaka is situated 6 km northwest of Morayaya Temple.
Bopana
Village
Bopana is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. Bopana is situated 9 km west of Morayaya Temple.
Morayaya Temple
- Type: Buddhist temple
- Categories: place of worship and religion
- Location: Morayaya, Minipe Divisional Secretariat, Kandy District, Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
7.30745° or 7° 18′ 27″ northLongitude
80.9775° or 80° 58′ 39″ eastOpen location code
6MV28X4G+XXOpenStreetMap ID
node 4408153062OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
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