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Degaldoruwa Viharaya, Kandy Degaldoruwa Vihraya was built by King Keerthi Sri Rajasingha of Kandy in mid 17th century (1747-1782 A.D). The Work of the temple was completed by King Rajadhi Rajasingha (1782-1798 A.D.). Degaldoruwa is famous for it’s fine wall paintings of Kandian style. They are the best paintings found in Kandy other than Gangaramya. The wall paintings at Degaldoruwa differ from many of other Kandian style paintings, The colours, dresses of the people are different and unique. Mainly four Jataka stories of Bodisathwa has been painted in Degaldoruwa. "Wessanthara", "Saththu Baththa", "Maha Seelava" & "Suthasoma" are the four Jataka stories. The "Mara" War painted in the Degaldoruwa Vihara is recognized as one of the greatest place for wall paintings in Sri Lanka. This a masterpieces of traditional painting styles of Sri Lanka. The paintings in Degaldoruwa has been drawn by Dewaragampola Silwath thena a Buddhist Monk.
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