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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.
 
Issued Country Sri Lanka
Issued Year 1989
Category Events Buddhist Arts Buddhist Story
Type Postage Stamps
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