Articles by tag Kurunegala

Location: Yapahuwa, Sri Lanka

Historical Significance: The fortified palace and rock fortress of King Buvanekabahu I (13th century)

Famous for: The ornate stairway with lion sculptures leading to the ruins of the palace

The Kurunegala Dalada Maligawa is a historic site that once housed the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha during the Kurunegala Kingdom (13th–14th century). Built during the reign of King Parakramabahu IV (CE 1302–1326), this palace was a significant center for Buddhist rituals and royal administration.