Dimbulagala Forest Monastery
Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara is situated 16 kilometers to the east of the ancient kingdom Polonnaruwa on the east side of the Mahaweli is situated at the beautiful hilly range - Dimbulagala. In our ancient Pali texts this range is referred to as Udumbara – giri. ‘Udumbara’ is a name for wood apples, and ‘giri’ means hills/mountain. Dimbulagala was also known as ‘Dola Pabbatha’.
Namal Pokuna
Dimbulagala’s historical core area is a Vihara (monastery) from the Anuradhapura period and largely expanded during the Polonnaruwa period. The archaeological site is now known as Namal Pokuna complex.
Dimbulagala Mountain
The ridge of Dimbulagala is not a huge boulder like Sigiriya or Yapahuwa, rather it’s an entire range with several peaks like Ritigala. Strictly speaking Dimbulagala was not a single monastery, since historical caves and remnants of ancient structures are found far away from each other at various locations of these hills.
Ahas Maligawa - Dimbulagala
This new landmark tower of the Dimbulagala ridge, serving as a sacred stupa, is called Akasa Chaitya, which translates to ‘Space Pile’. Dimbulagala Akasa Chaitya is worth visiting mainly for the views to the scenic surroundings. Other peaks of the Dimbulagala range can be seen to the west, whereas to the southwest plains stretch as far as the eye can see.
Dimbulagala Forest Monastery
Defunct Most Venerable Matara Kithalagama Sri Seelalankara Nayaka Thera
Defunct Most Venerable Maldeniye Jinalankara Nayaka Thera
Most Venerable Millane Siriyalankara Nayaka Thera
Most Venerable Sinhapura Chethiyalankaara Nayaka Thera
Chief Incumbent of Dimbulagala Forest Monastery
Most Venerable Dimbulagala Rahulalankara Nayaka Thera
The historic Dimbulagala Aranya in the nation, well known for its religious and social mission, is now experiencing a shift in its leadership hierarchy. The new Chief Incumbent, Ven. Dimbulagala Rahulalankara Nayake Thera, was assigned the appointment on September 27, a move instigated by the Most Venerable Thirikunamale Ananda Mahanayake Thera, the Maha Nayake of the Amarapura Dharmarakshitha Maha Nikaya.
Almsgiving to the Maha Sangha who reside in the historical Dimbulagala Forest Monastery!
Almsgiving to the Maha Sangha who reside in the historical Dimbulagala Forest Monastery!
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