Reswehera
Coordinates: 7°59′38″N 80°25′3″E / 7.99389°N 80.41750°E
Reswehera Rajamaha Vihara is an ancient temple which was built by the king Devanampiya Tissa (307BC-267BC) situated in north western province in Sri Lanka.
Gautama Buddha statue
The temple is well known for its two Gautama Buddha statues, one carved in a rock and the other inside the vihara. In addition the Bo tree which was planted from a branch of the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi illuminates the historical value of the place.
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- Buddhist temples in North Western Province, Sri Lanka
- Archaeological protected monuments in Kurunegala District