Somawathie Raja Maha Viharaya

Sri Lanka / Tirikunamalaya / Trincomalee /
 temple, religion, heritage
This Buddhist shrine of Somawathiya enshrines the right canine tooth relic of the Lord Buddha. It is believed to have been built long before the time of Dutugemunu and as such much older than the Ruwanweliseeya, Mirisawetiya or Jetawanaramaya. It is attributed to the reign of King Kavantissa - Dutugemunu’s father who ruled Magama.

Alternate spellings : Somawathi, Somawathiya

Further details: www.amazinglanka.com/heritage/somavathi/somawathi.php
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Coordinates:   8°7'16"N   81°10'7"E
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