Gadaladeniya Vihara
ගඩලාදෙණිය විහාරය
A 14th-century stone temple influenced by South Indian Dravidian architecture, built on a single flat expanse of rock.
Gadaladeniya Temple was built in 1344, designed by South Indian craftsmen. Its main shrine is built of stone, and its roof and lintels bear Dravidian-style carvings. Inside are a seated Buddha and a stupa, and around them stretches a smooth bed of rock with wide open views. It is the closest of the three temples on the circuit to Peradeniya. Admission is a few hundred rupees, and it is about 13 km from Kandy. Shoes must be removed. The rock surface gets scorching at midday, so it is best to visit in the morning.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Lankatilaka Vihara
- Embekke Devalaya
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Peradeniya
- Ceylon Tea Museum
- Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
- Kandy Municipal Central Market
- Arthur's Seat Viewpoint
- Kandy National Museum & Royal Palace