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The Pilana Raja Maha Vihara or Pilana Temple is a Buddhist temple in Galle, Sri Lanka. The chief incumbent is Meepe Wagira Thera. The temple is well known in the southern part of the island for its historical Perahera festival.
| Pilana Raja Maha Vihara | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Buddhism |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Geographic coordinates | 6°02′16″N 80°17′36″E / 6.0376711°N 80.2932781°E |
Location
editThe Pilana Raja Maha Vihara is located in the Galle District, near the Galle–Akuressa Highway (A17), about 11 km (6.8 mi) from Galle. The temple is situated on a small hill surrounded by paddy fields, and is visible from the Galle–Akuressa Highway.