Thanthirimale Rajamaha Viharaya is a historical temple in Sri Lanka, which is located approximately 40 Km North West of Anuradhapura city. According to believers of villages, Thanthirimale area was the village of Ashaokamala and her family. Temple and village is situated near the Malwathu Oya therefore we can believe information, It might have connection with 1st generation of Sri Lanka.
According to historical details, When Sangamittha Theroni was carrying Sri Maha Bodiya, They lodge Thanthirimale before came to Anuradhapura kingdom. After that one of Bo –tree was planted here to memorize that movement Bo-tree is one plant of Sri Maha Bodiya. Temple was established in 3rd century and 19th century people were able to find this valuable place. 1960 temple was reconstructed and opened to warship.
Temple consisted with very old few Buddha’s statutes, Bodhiya and other few valuable places. You can visit this place to warship and watch historical places but don’t pollute its natural environment adding garbage to Environment.
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