Piyangala Aranya Senasanaya or Piyangala Forest Hermitage is an ancient Buddhist temple in Ampara, Sri Lanka. The temple lies on the Ampara – Mahaoya main road, approximately 27 km away from the town of Ampara. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.

Several brahmi inscriptions have also  been discovered in several caves at Piyangala. Two of these inscriptions are of great importance since according to historian Prof. Senarath Paranawithana, one these inscriptions talk about offering of a cave by a relation of Rajithaa, queen of King Dutugemunu. The other by a daughter of King Dutugemunu who was married to Parumaka Duta.

Although number of chapters of Mahavamsa has been dedicated to King Dutugemunu, no information about his queens or children ( other than prince Saliya) are ever mentioned. Therefore these inscriptions provides a glimpse of part of the life of King Dutugemunu which has been kept in the dark by the ancient authors.

How to Reach?

It is an ancient Buddhist Temple in Ampara District. Piyangala Forest Hermitage which is 27km away from the Ampara town.

You can choose easy way to reach piyangala forests hermitage.

What You Can Do Here?

If you visit in Piyangala forests hermitage, you have to get permission from a monk before you enter the forest. When you enter you will feel the calmness and nature ambiant sounds. To reach the top view point you have to hike approximately 30 minutes through the forest, once you reached you can see a beautiful landscape view.

Visit Piyangala Ancient Buddhist Temple

You can visit the temple and worship. Then visit to see temple caves. And watching attractive surroundings.

Research History

Here you can get a knowledge about Sri Lankan history, and temple history, which king made this temple and caves, what the reasons etc.

Visit See “Sellipi”

The important thing is here, you can watch caves “sellipi”. Through the study of these inscriprions, several brahmi inscriptions have also been discovered in several caves at Piyangala. Two of these inscriptions are of great importance since according to historian Prof.

Senarath Paranawithana, one these inscriptions talk about offering of a cave by a relation of Rajithaa, queen of King Dutugemunu. The other by a daughter of King Dutugemunu who was married to Parumaka Duta. Although number of chapters of Mahavamsa has been dedicated to King Dutugemunu, no information about his queens or children (other than prince Saliya) are ever mentioned. Therefore, these inscriptions provide a glimpse of part of the life of King Dutugemunu which has been kept in the dark by the ancient authors.

Medidation

You can here meditate with the calmness and nature ambient sounds.