Ridi Viharaya

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Ridee Viharaya, a sacred Place together with an all-inclusive holiday resort, is an ecological and aesthetic stop having a unique Buddhist shrine Also known as"Spiritual Serenity with Caves and Biodiversity". Ridee Viharaya is located 7km away from Dambulla-Kurunegala Road. Foreign visitors arriving in Sri Lanka from the Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport can get an adequate understanding of Sri Lankan Buddhist culture and art at this amazing place. From Ridee Viharaya you can easily reach Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and many other interesting tourist destinations. Ridee Viharaya is located in a hilly place in the village of Rideegama in the Kurunegala District. On your way to this sacred place, you need to turn left at the Mallawapitiya Junction on the Kurunegala - Kandy Road and proceed on the Keppetigala Road for 16 Kilometers to access this glorious gift Of nature.

History of the Temple

Ridi Viharaya or Silver Temple is a 2nd - century BCE Theravada Buddhist temple in the village of Ridigama, Sri Lanka. Built during the reign of Dutthagamani of Anuradhapura, the temple is considered as the place where the silver ore, which provided silver to complete Ruwanwelisaya; one of the largest stupas in Sri Lanka, was discovered. According to the chronicles Mahavamsa and Thupavamsa, the Ridi Viharaya complex was built in gratitude for helping him cherish his dream of completing Ruwanwelisaya.