Temple & sacred site · Matara
Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya
Weherahena Rd, Diyagahagewatta, Matara
Visiting Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya
Weherahena Poorwarama Rajamaha Viharaya is one of the better-known temples & sacred sites around Matara, Matara District (Southern Province). Visitors rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,822 Google reviews.
Well-known temple on three acres featuring a huge statue of Buddha & tunnels filled with paintings.
Opening hours
- Friday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Monday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Saturday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Sunday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 6 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 6 AM–9 PM
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