Kande Vihara, කන්දේ විහාරය, Mountain Temple
The temple has got its name 'Kande vihara' (Mountain temple) as it is built on top of a hill located near to Aluthgama town.
The Bodhi tree is believed to be more than 300 years old.
In Buddhism, symbolic offerings are made to the Triple Gem, giving rise to contemplative gratitude and inspiration. Typical material offerings involve simple objects such as a lit candle or oil lamp, burning incense, flowers, food, fruit, water or drinks.
