Sri Angulimala Maha Seya — Local services in North Western Province

Sri Angulimala Maha Stupa (Sri Angulimala Maha Seya) is a Relic Stupa which houses 8 relics of Lord Buddha and 1000 relics of Angulimala Maharath Thera located in Chilaw, Bowatta area. Accordingly, Sri Angulimala Maha Stupa is the stupa with the largest number of relics of Angulimala Maharath Thera in the whole world. The Mahamevnava Buddhist Monastery Network has the custody of Sri Angulimala Maha Stupa. First of all, on March 18, 2019, the relics of Angulimala Maharahat Thera were brought and the Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Branch,Bowatta where the stupa is being built was placed in a beautiful pavilion in the Buddhist Monastery and a Buddha Wandanawa, an Arahath pilgrimage Wandanawa was performed. The preparation of the Stupa site started on March 29, 2019. On April 18, 2019, the first construction brick was laid for the stupa. The deposition of the relics of Lord Buddha in the square chamber of Sri Angulimala Stupa took place on May 7, 2020, that is Vesak Full moon Poya Day. On the 16th of the same Vesak, the sacred pinnacle took place. The deposition of the relics of Angulimala Maharahath Thera took place on July 4, 2020, that is, on the night of Esala Full Moon Poya Day, with the participation of more than 700 of Buddhist Monks who had gathered at Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery.The Sri Angulimala Maha Seya Vihara, complete with all traditional monastic components including the Dharmashala (preaching hall), Sevanamandapa (rest pavilion), Hevisi Mandapa (drumming hall), Dana Shala (alms hall), Bodhi Mandapa (sacred Bodhi tree shrine), and Sanghawasa (monastic residence), was ceremonially offered to the Gautama Supreme Buddha's Dispensation on the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, the 12th of May 2025, which corresponds to the 12th of Vesak month in the Buddhist Year 2569. Sri Angulimala Maha Stupa shining in the middle of the beautiful paddy with a height of approximately 120 feet is a great stupa housing 8 relics of Lord Buddha and 1000 relics of Angulimala Maharahath Thera. Sri Angulimala Maha Stupa is the only stupa in the world that has the largest number of relics of Angulimala...

Located not far from Kuliyapitiya town (about 19km), this place is a serene and tranquil haven. Built with meticulous planning, its bubble-shaped design exudes an aura of serenity. Spend a few hours here, and you'll experience eternal peace of mind. 🧘‍♂️🌅

🚶‍♂️ Accessible via two routes: Chilaw-Kurunegala road or Kuliyapitiya-Bowaththa road. 🛣️

Named after venerable Angulimala Maha Rahathan Wahanse, a devoted disciple of Lord Buddha, Angulimala Maha Seya holds both Lord Buddha's relics and those of Angulimala Maha Rahathan Wahanse in its sacred chambers. 🙌🌟

🙏 Attend regular religious activities, especially in the evenings. It can get a little crowded after 6 pm, particularly on Poya days, but the decorations and lightings add to its beauty. 🏞️🌄

💒 The place offers excellent facilities, including areas to arrange flowers, seating spaces, and clean washrooms. Ample parking is available, but it's advisable to carry helmets due to occasional incidents of robbery. 🚗👮‍♂️

🧘‍♀️ Inside the courtyard, you can witness Buddhists practicing and meditating, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Monks are always present, welcoming and kind. A bookshop exclusively offering Buddhist literature can be found inside. 📚🧘‍♂️

🌿 Properly managed and maintained by Mahamewnawa Buddhist Monastery under strict rules. Such as: photography and eating inside are prohibited.

Whether you're a Buddhist or not, I highly recommend visiting this place for its serenity and spiritual ambiance. 🙏🌼 It's truly a wonderful experience! 🌈✨

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Behave accordingly as it is a Buddhist place of worship. A place with a lot of space.

Very peaceful place♥ if you travell with group you can stop and eat here but dont throw any food or garbage around here..temple is very calm quite place..plz keep the place as it is

This wonderful place is located in a very beautiful rural area but not very far away from Kuliyapitiya town. Angulimala Maha Seya is named after venrable Angulimala Maha Rahathan Wahanse who was a great disciple of Lord Buddha.🌼🙏 It is said that Angulimala Maha Seya has Lord Buddha's relics enshrined in the squire chamber (හතරැස් කොටුව) and Angulimala Maha Rahathan Wahanse's relics in the Dome (ධාතු ගර්භය).

Place is being properly managed and maintained by Mahamewnawa Buddhist Monastery under very strict rules. Spend a few hours here and you can feel the eternal calmness of mind. Can see the Buddhists practicing and meditating on the courtyard all the time.

Sri amguli maha seya temple located in 19km distance from kuliyapitiya town.very beautiful and very calmly environment.

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