Weherakadagala International Buddhist Research Center

Weherakadagala, a historic Buddhist research center and religious site, was pivotal in resisting Portuguese forces. It offers spiritual insights and a view of Sandagala and Maniyammagama.

Historical Places

The Historical Significance of Weherakadagala

Weherakadagala is a place with historic origins and is a site of significant Buddhist temple architecture and cultural importance. Once used as a temporary refuge among the historic rock formations, this location still stands today as an important symbol of Sri Lanka’s heritage. Its fascinating history, archaeological discoveries, and natural beauty invite visitors to explore and appreciate its unique significance.

Explore the Natural Beauty of Weherakadagala

Weherakadagala is surrounded by remarkable natural beauty. Among us, there is freedom along the pathways that stretch through sandy roads, waterways, and rock formations. The environment here, with its fresh atmosphere and wildlife that become active during the season, provides a beautiful experience while reminding you of the tranquility of the natural surroundings.

From the landscape at the summit of Sandalatha Mountain, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views, refreshing winds, and the perfect scenery of the beautiful mountain ranges.

The beauty of this place, which offers a calm and peaceful retreat, has become closely connected with the cultural and religious surroundings of Weherakadagala.

සබරගමුව ප්‍රධාන සංඝනායක විද්‍යා සාගර
ශ්‍රී කල්‍යාණ උපසම්පදා, බෙංගොඩ බටහිර
මහානිකාය උපසම්පදා, වෙහෙරකඩගල
විහාරාධිපති,
ශාස්ත්‍රවේදී ශාස්ත්‍රපති අතිපූජ්‍ය දේදුගල පඤ්ඤාරංසි ස්වාමීන් වහන්සේ