Malwatta Temple Kandy — Attraction in Central Province

The Malwatu Chapter Monastery, also known as the Malwatte Vihara, is a historic and influential Buddhist monastery situated in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Established in the 16th century, it has been a central figure in Sri Lankan Buddhism, particularly in the administration of the Buddhist clergy and the preservation of cultural and religious traditions. The monastery is part of the Malwatte Chapter, one of the two major monastic orders in Sri Lanka, the other being the Asgiriya Chapter.

The Malwatte Vihara holds significant historical and cultural importance, serving as the seat of the Chief Prelate of the Malwatte Chapter. This position is crucial in the administration of the Buddhist community in Sri Lanka. The monastery is also closely associated with the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha, which is one of the most venerated relics in Buddhism. Although the relic itself is housed in the nearby Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth), the Malwatte Vihara plays an important role in its ceremonial and administrative aspects.

Architecturally, the Malwatte Vihara features traditional Sri Lankan Buddhist designs, with intricately carved wooden elements and vibrant murals depicting scenes from Buddhist teachings. The monastery also functions as an educational center, offering training and guidance to novice monks and promoting Buddhist studies. It hosts various religious ceremonies and festivals, contributing to the preservation of Sri Lankan Buddhist culture and heritage.

Overall, the Malwatte Chapter Monastery is not only a place of worship but also a vital institution in the spiritual and cultural life...

ඓතිහාසික මල්වතු මහා විහාරස්ථානයේ අභිනවයෙන් ඉදි කෙරුණු “මාත්ගමුව පන්සල” ජනාධිපති ගෝඨාභය රාජපක්ෂ මැතිතුමා විසින් සඟසතු කොට පූජා කෙරේ.

வரலாற்றுச் சிறப்புமிக்க மல்வத்து மஹா விஹாரையில் புதிதாக நிர்மாணிக்கப்பட்ட “மாத்கமுவ விஹாரை”, ஜனாதிபதி கோட்டாபய ராஜபக்ஷ அவர்களினால் பிரதிஷ்டை செய்யப்பட்டது.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa vested in Maha Sangha the newly constructed 'Mathgamuwa Temple' at the historic Malwathu Maha Vihara.

The President visited the Malwathu Maha Vihara this morning (05) and received blessings from the Malwathu Mahanayake Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera.

The old building of the Mathgamuwa Temple at the Malwathu Maha Vihara was demolished and the new three-storeyed building was constructed within a year with the skills and labour provided by the Navy on the instructions of the President.

In keeping with historical traditions, the new building was vested in Maha Sangha and then offered to the Malwathu Anunayake Most Ven. Dimbulkumbura Wimaladharma Thera through a Sannas Pathra by the President.

Navy Commander Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne handed over the keys of the building to Ven. Anunayake Thera.

Most Ven. Niyangoda Vijithasiri Thera, Anunayake of the Malwathu Chapter, and other members of the Maha Sangha chanted Seth Pirith and blessed the President.

The President then visited the Asgiri Maha Vihara and received blessings from the Asgiri Mahanayake Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera.

Sabaragamuwa Governor Tikiri Kobbekaduwa, Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Prof. Kapila Gunawardana, Public Trustee Ganesh Dharmawardena, Basnayake Nilame of the Vishnu Devala in Kandy Mahen Ratwatte and Basnayake Nilame of the Paththini Maha Devala Hemantha Bandara Herath were...

Malwathu Maha Viharaya (also called Malwatta temple) is a Buddhist monastery located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is the headquarters of the Malwatta chapter of Siyam Nikaya and one of the two Buddhist monasteries that holds the custodianship of sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha kept in Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy. The chief incumbent of the Malwathu Maha Viharaya is the Mahanayaka thero of Malwatta chapter of Siyam nikaya, a leading Buddhist monastic fraternity in Sri Lanka. The present chief incumbent of Malwathu Maha Viharaya is venrable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha...