Ridee Viharaya (silver Temple)
Ridee Viharaya (silver Temple)
Ridee Viharaya (silver Temple)
4.5
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
5:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
5:30 AM - 7:30 PM
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Ridee Viharaya, a sacred place together with an all-inclusive holiday resort, is an ecological and aesthetic stop having a unique Buddhist shrine Also known as"Spiritual Serenity with Caves and Biodiversity". Ridee Viharaya is located 7km away from Dambulla-Kurunegala Road. Foreign visitors arriving in Sri Lanka from the Katunayake Bandaranayake International Airport can get an adequate understanding of Sri Lankan Buddhist culture and art at this amazing place. From Ridee Viharaya you can easily reach Dambulla, Sigiriya, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and many other interesting tourist destinations. Ridee Viharaya is located in a hilly place in the village of Rideegama in the Kurunegala District. On your way to this sacred place, you need to turn left at the Mallawapitiya Junction on the Kurunegala - Kandy Road and proceed on the Keppetigala Road for 16 Kilometers to access this glorious gift of nature.
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Manuja Dharmarathna
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka13 contributions
May 2019
It's a temple located in Kurunegala district. It has a beautiful scenery. It has a very higher historical value. And also, It has a beautiful scenery. Has a good transportation service to the temple(public) in case if you need them. Overall, It's a great place to visit.
Written 9 January 2020
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LaurelMD
Laurel, MD36 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Absolutely the only people there on a weekday afternoon. The caretaker took us around pointing out all of the highlights and. Directing us to English text in his guide book. As others note, there is a hotel there…and it is free for travelers to stay there. This is a wonderful and spiritual place. Kurunegala native Jagath would be delighted to take you sightseeing to both well known (ridi vihara) and more obscure (arankele) places. He can be found at 0777639341 and jagathdasanayaka886@gmail.com
Written 10 February 2024
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Silver Wings Tours
Wattala, Sri Lanka220 contributions
June 2019 • Couples
Amazing historical temple located near Kurunegala. This is known as the place where silver ore were found during the period of King Dutugemunu and then those ore were used to construct famous Ruwanwelisaya in Anuradhapura.
Written 17 June 2019
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Sigiri Tours and Travels
Inamaluwa, Sri Lanka34 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Proud of Sri Lanka.....
Buddhist temple with ancient and historical place with Buddha statues
The temple was build by king Walagamba. There are more wood carvings and arts. All the ancient and historical things are protect by Sri Lankan State.
There are several dens and Hindu temple near the main temple site. Very attractive. But remember it is a very restraint temple. So go and see but don't disturb any one.
Buddhist temple with ancient and historical place with Buddha statues
The temple was build by king Walagamba. There are more wood carvings and arts. All the ancient and historical things are protect by Sri Lankan State.
There are several dens and Hindu temple near the main temple site. Very attractive. But remember it is a very restraint temple. So go and see but don't disturb any one.
Written 5 November 2018
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WasanthaSamarasekera
Glen Waverley, Australia356 contributions
July 2013 • Family
Situated just within 8 kms from Kurunegala on Keppitigala road, this is one of the oldest temples in Sri Lanka which was built by King Dutugamunu who unified the island under his control. Temple was built in gratitude, according to legend a group of traders travelling to hill country wanted to rest their cattles (bullock carts pulled by bulls) went in search of fruits, found a riped jack fruit. They wanted to offer a portion to meditating arahaths (monks). After accepting the jack fruit, one arahaths show them a way to an area where they found this silver ore. Traders took a sample to king and he used the silver to pay his workmen who were building the King's masterpiece Ruwanweliseya Dagaba in Anuradhapura.
You can see the glass encased Gold plated Buddha statue and old paintings together with ivory and crafted gem inserted doors which supplied sun light to the inner temple.
You can see the glass encased Gold plated Buddha statue and old paintings together with ivory and crafted gem inserted doors which supplied sun light to the inner temple.
Written 19 October 2013
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Ladja
62 contributions
Nov 2019
The temple complex in a beautiful setting. Beautiful views from dagoba on the hill above the temple.
Written 23 April 2020
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Thishanie D
Colombo, Sri Lanka120 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
An ancient temple built during the time of King Dutugemunu as a tribute to the silver found by some merchants traveling through this area, which were contributed to the construction of the great stupa Ruwanweli Maha Seya.
Written 17 April 2019
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the_finchley_lees
London, UK883 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
I thought I was Buddha'd out after two week's travelling but this one blew me away. Lovely setting and great views. It is free and very tourist friendly.
THe guide (no charge) pointed out Dutch tiles, explained some of the symbolism of pieces, drew our attention to ivory doorway
Point is, it was beautiful. Very
You know you can stay in their guest house for FREE (if you go directly)
THe guide (no charge) pointed out Dutch tiles, explained some of the symbolism of pieces, drew our attention to ivory doorway
Point is, it was beautiful. Very
You know you can stay in their guest house for FREE (if you go directly)
Written 12 August 2018
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Joerg Eugster
Wetzikon, Switzerland9 contributions
Apr 2018
This monastery has a unique spiritual power with it‘s anciants buddha statues and the living meditation tradition. We (family with 2 kids) were invited to stay overnight and reveived a very comfortable room with a great view on The Valley. A special gift was a personal teaching by the Abbott. Whoever wants to recharges batteries - this is the ideal place.
Written 25 April 2018
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Danushka Geeth D Wijerathne
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka175 contributions
Apr 2015
Little bit away from all other site, yet a place worth exploring...ancient cave temple dating back to the days of King Walagamba... over 200years legends and tales are with the Ridi Viharaya, you can go into peaceful walk and see,explore, discover the architecture and the calmness within ....
Written 3 March 2016
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Hi Jeorg
MY wife and i would love to go and stay at the monastery, like you and your family did. However, i cant find any contact information for them.
Could you/do you possibly know how i could contact them? a name of the accomodation option, an email address for someone in charge of the rooms there? Anything at all would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much and have a pleasant day
Bryan
Written 23 May 2018
There is no accommodation at the temple. It is only a place of worship. We stayed at Kurunegala Kandyan Reach Hotel - The temple is about 20 km from there.
Written 25 May 2018
Do you have to climb a lot.of steps to get to the lower temple?
Written 14 November 2017
No. it's an easy journey under the shade of trees. 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
Written 15 November 2017
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