Velgam Vehera
Velgam Vehera
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Sakthi
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka22 contributions
Jul 2023
I was able to observe the rich culture of Sri Lankans and their medical remedies. I was able to see "Medical Boat /Canoe", medicine grinding spots, where our traditional doctors treated our community with their won knowledge
Written 15 July 2023
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Brainstormpig17
Bahrain264 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Free entry. Not a sole in sight. A group of monkeys live here and they were fascinating to watch. They playfully bounded about the ruins but didn't come too close for comfort. We saw a lizard on the wall too. An excellent place to see animals.
The ruins are really interesting although there is no information on site, so do your research into the history of the temple before you visit.
Its well worth a trip.
On Trip Advisor, the temple is showing on our map as in Trinco, but it's around 10km ish drive away - worth noting when planning a visit.
The ruins are really interesting although there is no information on site, so do your research into the history of the temple before you visit.
Its well worth a trip.
On Trip Advisor, the temple is showing on our map as in Trinco, but it's around 10km ish drive away - worth noting when planning a visit.
Written 24 April 2019
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Dilash De silva
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka129 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
This is an ancient temple with lot of things to see . Has survived several terrorist attacks . Close to Trinco.
Written 15 January 2019
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Daan77
Meir, Belgium58 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
This place has a lot of history. Over 2000 years old with statues that are still standing. The old ruins are still partially in the jungle, not yet uncovered, not yet visible. The part that is visible is already large. The new temple has a great story about it on the civil war & terrorist tamil tigers. Do pay a quick visit to the small (tiny)museum.
Written 12 July 2018
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Tharindu K
24 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
Velgam Vehera is an ancient Buddhist temple built by King Devanamiyatissa. The temple is situated away from civilization in a forest. The area is very silent and forestry in the area gives a mystical and calm feeling for those who are near by. The temple was attacked by LTTE terrorists but managed to survive. A mortar got stuck in the Bo tree which was intended to destroy the tree. Locals believe it was a miracle.
Written 20 March 2018
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Gin B
Weston-super-Mare574 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
This place has a beautiful setting of huge old trees and lawns, and the main feature is the remains of a centuries-old Buddhist temple. It was delightful to walk on the ancient stones, and to touch the original standing Buddha image, which was carved out of crystalline rock. There are other ruins all over the site, and also a modern Buddhist monastery, with a new-looking building where the monks live, and a new Image House containing a huge Buddha statue and other figures. I enjoyed spending a quiet time in the image house, which would be a perfect place to pray or meditate. Next to the image house there's a snow-white dagoba (stupa), and both are right next to miles of green padi fields. This is truly a lovely place to visit.
Written 6 December 2017
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Achintha U
Sri Lanka59 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
There were lot of ancient ruins. Specially this is a good place if anyone interesting ancient archaeological. Historical informations are displayed in the temple. Roads are in good condition and you can find easily the place.
Written 5 November 2017
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fjp4564
Sunshine Coast660 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
This spot is worth a visit to imagine the dedication of the local buddhists, and splendour of the past. The ruins of this temple seems to be decaying due to neglect.
Written 14 August 2017
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abey_12
Basildon, UK130 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
this is a very old Buddhist temple that was also made into a Hindu temple when Indian invaders took control of that area many centuries ago. The guard stones seen there are unique with almost a flower vase type engravings-not seen this anywhere else in Srilanka
Written 7 May 2017
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Prasunmed
194 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
this had built by king Dewanampiyathissa. but doesnt know exactly who had made this. 9km away from trincomalee town. before 2008 this area was under LTTE. but now no any threat. you can travel free and very safely.
Written 26 January 2017
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chamidarshana81
Colombo, Sri Lanka
I want to know are there resting plase??
fjp4564
Sunshine Coast660 contributions
There is no accommodation with the Temple premises. It is mostly a day visit from a nearby town
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