Rangiri Ulpatha Raja Maha Viharaya (රන්ගිරි උල්පත රජ මහා විහාරය)
Rangiri ulpatha ancient temple is located in gomarankadawala in trincomalee and has archeological site, hot water springs, rana viru seya and a buddhist centre. The chief incumbent of the temple is most venerable ahungalle siri seela visudhdhi maha nayaka thero of amarapura siri sadhdhamma vansha maha nikaya.
Hot Water Spring and Hot Water Bathing Place
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Hot Water Spring and Bathing Place for Public at Rangiri Ulpatha, Gomarankadawala |
Sri Lanka is blessed with number of Hot Springs. One of the
wells in Trincomalee in now avail to public under the patronage of Divisional
Secretariat, Gomarankadawala and the advice of chief incumbent of thero of
rangiri ulpotha raja maha viharaya, Most venerable Ahungalle siri seela visuddhi
maha nayaka thero.
The hot water well is also identified as Rankihiriya ulpatha by
some locals.
The place is renovated with two separate bathing place for
men and women. Changing room is also available.
The place is fully maintained by the Rangiri Ulpatha Raja
Maha Viharaya.
Directions to the temple.
Public can visit the easily without much trouble on way of
Trincomalee – Anuradhapura Main road and They should turn to Gomarankadawala
road from Thiriyaya Junction. They need to turn right to Rangiri Ulpatha Road after 4 km travel and by passing 5 Km travel distance along Rangiri Ulpatha road they can reach to the hot water springs.
The site is also consist of Rangiri Ulpotha archaeological site, Ranavirumaa seya, Rangiri Ulpatha sacred relics.
News Paper and Web Articles
News Paper & Web Articles about Rangiri Ulpatha Raja Maha Viharaya





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H.E. the President declares open newly built Relic Chamber and Alms Giving Hall
Newly opened Relics Chamber at Rangiri Ulpatha Raja Maha Viharaya, Gomarankadawala |
His Excellency the President Maithripala Sirisena declared open a newly built two storeyed Relic Chamber (Dathu Mandiraya) and Alms Giving Hall (Dana Shalawa) and vested them in Sangha during a religious ceremony held at Rangiri Ulpath Rajamaha Viharaya on 21st October 2013.
Subsequently, H.E. the President placed the Relic Casket in newly built Relic Chamber and offered flowers to it. Further he distributed ‘Pooja Bhumi’ title-deeds for 5 temples in the area as well. Venerable Maha Sangha including Maha Nayaka of the Amarapura Siri Saddhamma Wansha Nikaya, Ven. Ahungalle Siri Seela Visuddi thera, Minister of Sustainable Development and Wildlife, Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, Governor of the Eastern Province, Hon. Austin Fernando, senior officers from tri-services and a large number of residents were present on the occasion.
The divisional secretariat of Gomarankadawala and philanthropists of temple were financially contributed to the event success.









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About Temple
Rangiri ulpatha raja maha viharaya is a ancient temple located at Gomarankadawala in Trincomalee district in eastern province of sri lanka.
The chief incumbent of the temple is most venerable Ahungalle Siri Seela Visudhdhi Maha Nayaka Thero of amarapura siri saddamma wansha maha nikaya.
The temple is famous for;
The temple is vacated and hidden under forest from community for a long period due to conflicts prevailed and is recovered by most venerable maha nayaka thero and now becoming a famous place for community in the area and sri lanka and the world.
Chief incumbent:
The chief incumbent of the temple is most venerable Ahungalle Siri Seela Visudhdhi Maha Nayaka Thero of amarapura siri saddamma wansha maha nikaya.
The temple is famous for;
- Archeological site
Rangiri Ulpatha Archaeological site... |
Rangiri Ulpatha Archaeological Site.. |
- Hot water springs & Hot water bathing place
- Ranaviru maha seya - built in the memory of all the war heroes who sacrificed their lives for the noble task of liberating the country from terrorism
Ranaviru Maha Seya Entrance |
Opening stone of Ranaviru Maha Seya |
Rana Viru Maha Seya |
Ranaviru Maya Seya Entrance |
Foot Path to access Ranaviru Seya |
Bo Tree Square |
- Buddhist relic chamber
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Relic Chamber Hall |
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Relic Chamber |
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Relics |
The temple is vacated and hidden under forest from community for a long period due to conflicts prevailed and is recovered by most venerable maha nayaka thero and now becoming a famous place for community in the area and sri lanka and the world.
Contact Temple;
Chief incumbent:
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Most Venerable Ahungalle Siri Seela Visuddi Maha Nayaka Thero |
Telephone - General : 026 - 3267047
Address
Address
Most Venerable Ahungalle Siri Seela Visuddi Maha Nayaka Thero
Rangiri Ulpatha Raja Maha Viharaya
Rangiri Ulpatha
Gomrankadawala
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