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| Wesak Festival 1989 | |
Stamp featuring the paintings from Medawala Viharaya
Medawala Tempita Vihara in Kandy is considered the first accounted Tempita Vihara in Sri Lanka. According to the Medawala copper plaque, it was a two storied shrine during the 14 century and was renovated as a Tempita Vihara by Kirti Sri Rajasinha (1747 - 1781) in 1755. Minuwangamuwa Tempita Vihara in Kegalle is believed to be the last Tempita Vihara in the island built on 2 May 1886.
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 1989 |
| Category | Events Buddhist Arts Buddhist Story |
| Type | Postage Stamps |