Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Temples of Mahagama

There are four Buddhist temples at present in the village.The oldest temple is Sri Sudarshanaramaya  which was founded by Bombuwala Dassanasara Thera in 19th century.Then Bombuwala Jinananda Thera assumed duty here as the chief incumbant thera of the temple.When he grew older he handed over the temple  to one of his disciples called Rev.Bombuwala Nandasara Thera who was an educated priest.He who passed away at the age of 102 handed over the temple to his disciple Rev.Mahagama Jinananda Thera . The second temple which is situated at Immilla was founded there about  100 or so years ago.The third which  is situated at Delpawatta was founded about 30 years ago.There is another at Tennahena which I have not visited yet

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