Gadaladeniya Temple in Kandy was established on the plane rock at Diggala. Diggala is located in the region of Kandy. Gadaladeniya Temple, Kandy has an old monastery. It is a beautiful temple which you can visit during your tour to Kandy. Gadaladeniya Temple in Kandy is one of the well-known tourist destinations in Kandy.
Gadaladeniya Temple in Kandy was constructed in the year 1344 by King Buwanekabahu IV in accordance to an inscription written here in this temple. The Gadaladeniya Temple in Kandy was designed by many architects. But one of the main architects was Ganesvarachari, who was a South Indian. As a result, the Gadaladeniya Temple in Kandy is designed in South Indian architecture.
The chief shrine room of Gadaladeniya Temple in Kandy has a statue of Buddha (in Vajrasana) under a Makara Thorana and four Buddha images in a standing position. On both of its faces, The Makara Thorana is adorned with images of gods like Brahma, Santhusuta, Suyama, Natha and Maithree, and two followers.
The chamber which is located inside the "Sikhara" (dome) consisted of a Buddha figure. But the image has been ruined by the Portuguese. Just beside the shrine room is a Devale (shrine) which is devoted to Lord Vishnu. The Mahavansa believed that the grand history of Sri Lanka includes "Upulvan Deiyo". Therefore Lord Vishnu was appointed to save Sri Lanka and Buddhism within it because Buddha passed away at that time. As a result Sri Lankans gives a special position to Lord Vishnu.
There is a Stupa which is constructed on a rock beside the Vishnu Devale. Sri Lankans believe that the Stupa has been built by King Parakramabahu. It has a roof which is constructed above it standing on four pillars. On the little shrine rooms surrounding the central stupa, there are four smaller stupas. This particular formation is known as he "Vijayothpaya or Vijayantha Prasada". It has got its name after the mythical palace of Lord Indra.
Presently Gadaladeniya Temple in Kandy is identified as "Gadaladeniya". But according to an inscription this temple is known as "Dharma Kirthi Viharaya". It is the name of the monk who founded this temple.
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