Kande viharaya Temple Kalwamodara Aluthgama(Tallest sitting Buddha statue in the world (48m / 160ft))

Tallest sitting Buddha statue in the world(48m / 160ft)

The building of the Kande Viharaya was initiated way back in 1734 by the Ven. Dedduwa Dhammananda Thero, an understudy of the most Ven. Weliwita Sri Saranankara Nayaka Thero.
Thousands of devotees flock the holy grounds of the Kande Viharaya daily, seeking mental & spiritual relief from all the troubles & worries of day to day life. The tranquility and serenity that the Kande Viharaya brings into your heart, mind, body & soul cannot be expressed or described with words. It has got to be experienced.

The "Kshethrarama Pirivena" founded by the Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thero in 1904 is also located within the Kande Viharaya premises. This acts as a vital centre in Buddhist eduction in the country.

Under the patronage of the Chief Incumbent the Ven. Batuwanhene Sri Buddharakkitha Thero, the Kande Viharaya continues to be a vital link in the socio cultural & religious activities in the country. Among the latest additions to the temple is a computer educational facility to be used by the student Bhikkus of the Kande Viharaya.