Mahiyangana
Sri Lanka · Central ProvinceLK
Town in Sri Lanka
Mahiyanganaya is a town situated close to the Mahaweli River in Badulla District, Uva Province of Sri Lanka. It is said that Gautama Buddha visited Mahiyanganaya on the Duruthu full moon poya day in order to settle a dispute arose between Yakkas and Nagas and this was his first ever visit to Sri Lanka. Then the Buddha preached Dhamma to Sumana Saman, a leader in this area, to whom the Buddha gave a handful of his hair relic so that people could worship. After that Sumana Saman built a golden chethiya in which the sacred hair relic was deposited. Later on about seven chethiyas were built over the original golden chethiya from time to time, the last one being built by the King Dutugemunu. As such, this historic town is a very sacred place for Buddhists.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 7.317, 80.983
- Timezone
- Asia/Colombo
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Mahiyangana
Mahiyangana is a place in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Expect culture, adventure and wellness to fill most of your time. Sitting in the northern hemisphere, its seasons follow that pattern.
Things to do in Mahiyangana
Culture in Mahiyangana
(2)On the culture side, Mahiyangana offers Religious Sites and Statues. All of it is drawn from Mahiyangana's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Mahiyangana
(1)On the adventure side, Mahiyangana offers Off Road Trails. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Mahiyangana. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Mahiyangana
(1)For wellness, expect Wellness. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Mahiyangana.
Getting there & around
Reaching Mahiyangana is easiest with a car once you are in Central Province. Mahiyangana runs on Asia/Colombo time.
Similar destinations
Places near Mahiyangana that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mahiyangana known for?
- In Central Province, Sri Lanka, Mahiyangana stands out for culture, adventure and wellness. That mix defines the typical visit.
- What can you do in Mahiyangana?
- Options in Mahiyangana run to Religious Sites, Statues, Off Road Trails and Wellness — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- Where is Mahiyangana located?
- You will find Mahiyangana in Central Province, Sri Lanka. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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