Wewurukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya

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Nestled in the southern town of Dikwella, the Wewurukannala Buduraja Maha Viharaya is a magnificent Buddhist temple that beckons travelers with its awe-inspiring sights and spiritual experiences. At the heart is an impressive Buddha statue, with origins tracing back to the era of King Rajadhi Rajasinghe, a historical period from 1782 to 1798. However, the journey through this temple is more than just admiring the gigantic Buddha. Before you reach the serene presence of the Buddha, you'll traverse through a hall of horrors, adorned with life-sized models depicting the consequences awaiting sinners in the afterlife. The vividly portrayed punishments include being immersed in boiling cauldrons, sawn in half, and disemboweled, serving as a stark reminder to follow the path to enlightenment.