The Upper Courtyard
The Chaitya of Rankoth Viharaya
The Chaitya of Rankoth Viharaya was erected in the year 2422 BE. Inscribed on it are the stanzas of a renowned poet, extolling the sanctity of the edifice.
The Shrine Room and the Murals
The visitor will chance across three golden Buddha statues in the Shrine Room. The murals in the outer corridor have been widely praised by critics, especially their depiction of scenes from contemporary society. These belong to the post-Kandyan period low country period. The discerning observer will observe at once the exquisite use of colour, through which characters from Jataka Stories seem to come to life.
Bodhi Tree (Bo Maluwa)
Through the contributions of pious devotees, a new barricade was erected around the Bodhi Tree at the Viharaya. Images of the 28 Buddhas have been deposited there, while the Ata Visi Buddha Pooja, held as a sign of devotion to them, are organized.
The Shrine
It was the Most Venerable Gunarathana Mahanayaka Thera, then Chief Incumbent of Rankoth Viharaya, who oversaw the construction of the Shrine. Today it houses the Relics of the Buddha and of several Arahants, in addition to a large number of Burmese and Siamese artifacts.
The Devalaya
The Devalaya of Rankoth Viharaya was constructed with the help of the Chief Incumbent and various devotees. It is dedicated to seven deities, and as such is called the Sapthamaha Devalaya.
Bell Tower
With ceramic tiles covering each side, the Bell Tower remains an enduring feat of artistry. The bell can be heard right out in the far corners of the region, evoking sublime joy in the minds of devotees.
Dharma Shalawa
Construction of the Dharmashalawa of Rankoth Viharaya ended in 1933. It became a reality thanks to the efforts of Mrs Jeremias Dias, Mr John Rodrigo, and Mr P. C. H. Dias. A relative, Mr Chitrasena Rodrigo, helped renovate the building, while its roof was repaired with the support of Mr Deva Fernando. In 2020, a refurbishment of the Dharmashalawa took place through the patronage of the Jeremias Dias Foundation.
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ඊළඟ පරම්පරාවන් සඳහා අපගේ සංස්කෘතික උරුමය ආරක්ෂා කිරීමට දායක වන්න
"පාණදුර රන්කොත් විහාරය එහි විවිධ පැතිකඩයන් අතර පාණදුර බෞද්ධ ජනගහනයේ ආගමික හා භක්තියේ සංකේතයක් ද වේ."
~පූජ්ය මහාචාර්ය බෙලන්විල විමලරතන මහනායක තෙර
Spectrum, Sunday Observer (2010/10/03)
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