1. KarangodaPothgulRajamahaVihara is located in Ratnapura district belonging to Sabaragamuwa
2. This temple can be reached after going about 4 km on the road leading from Ratnapura to Alapata from the Kotamulla Junction and again after going about 2 km on the Karangoda road.
3. In the past, there was a path with stone steps on foot from the main road, but now the temple itself can be reached.
4. Situated at the base of a rock at a high point, this RajamahaVihara is very mind-blowing
5. Its history dates back to the Varagambha dynasty.
It is mentioned as a place where King Varagambha hid in the face of Solly invasions.
6. This temple has two main malakas
7. There are 454 stone steps to enter the temple and 200 of them have the names of those who made them the main ones.
8. On the lower floor there are Avasa House, SeemaMalakaya, Dhan House, Pindapata Hall and Dharma and Dharma Hall. After climbing 159 steps, you can enter the upper floor where the ancient ruins of the temple are located.
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