Vlog Day 9 | 2000 Saal Purana Mandir! 😱 Muhudu Maha Viharaya Pottuvil | Sri Lanka Hidden Temple

Namaste Doston! 🙏 Welcome to Day 9 of our Sri Lanka travel vlog series! Aaj hum explore kar rahe hain ek bahut hi unique aur ancient temple - Muhudu Maha Viharaya!

Ye temple Pottuvil mein located hai, Arugam Bay ke paas, aur iska history 2,000 saal purana hai! Ye Sri Lanka ke East Coast par Indian Ocean ke bilkul kinare par bana hua hai.

🛕 MUHUDU MAHA VIHARAYA HIGHLIGHTS:
✅ 2,000+ years old ancient Buddhist temple
✅ Founded by King Kavantissa of Ruhuna
✅ Queen Viharamahadevi landing place (according to legend)
✅ Ancient stupa overlooking the ocean
✅ Stone Buddha statues and archaeological remains
✅ Buried structures under sand dunes

📜 HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Local tradition ke according, Queen Viharamahadevi (King Dutugemunu ki mother) ko samundar mein sacrifice ke liye chhoda gaya tha aur woh yahaan aa kar lagi thi. Ye story Mahavamsa (ancient Sri Lankan chronicle) mein hai.

📍 LOCATION & ENTRY:
Place: Pottuvil, Ampara District, Eastern Province
Near: Arugam Bay (15-minute drive)
Entry Fee: Free (donations welcome)
Best Time: Morning or sunset

Agar aap Sri Lanka ki ancient history aur Buddhism mein interested ho, toh ye temple must-visit hai! Ocean view + historical significance ka perfect combination! 🌊

👉 PREVIOUS VLOG (Day 8): Sigiriya to Arugam Bay Road Trip [Link]
👉 NEXT VLOG (Day 10): [Coming Soon]

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