Padeniya Raja Maha Viharaya is an archaeological site located in the north-western province of Sri Lanka. The city of Kurunegala is famous for its beautiful legends. Local and foreign tourists visit this temple. Km from Anuradhapura. About 85 km south and 25 km northwest of Kurunegala, the roads to Puttalam and Anuradhapura meet. This ancient temple is found at that place. The main house has 28 pillars and an attractive carved door. It is a beautiful, medieval temple. There is also an old library and a pulpit with unusual wood carvings.
Legend has it that the temple is where the giant named Theraputtapa, who was one of the 10 great giants in the army of King Dutugemunu (161-137 BC), later became a Buddhist monk and lived. There was a war between King Dutugemunu and the South Indian invader Elara. became known as the battle. In Vijitapura Mahasavana, Theraputtapa Yodha performed a great service.
