Pilana Raja Maha Vihara

Pilana Raja Maha Vihara
Religion
Affiliation	Buddhism
Location
Country	Sri Lanka
Geographic coordinates	6°02′16″N80°17′36″E / 6.0376711°N 80.2932781°E / 6.0376711; 80.2932781

The Pilana Raja Maha Vihara or Pilana Temple is a Buddhist temple in Galle, Sri Lanka. The chief incumbent is Meepe Wagira Thera. The temple is well known in the southern part of the island for its historical Perahera festival. ^[1]

Location

The Pilana Raja Maha Vihara is located in the Galle District, near the Galle–Akuressa Highway (A17), about 11 km (6.8 mi) from Galle. The temple is situated on a small hill surrounded by paddy fields, and is visible from the Galle–Akuressa Highway.

References

1. "Pilana Raja Maha Vihara – Devalayah" . Retrieved 2025-10-27.