Natha Devalaya at Kandy
The Natha Devalaya, also known as the "Hatara Devale", is one of the four Devalayas located in Kandy, situated adjacent to the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic. These Devalayas, including the Vishnu Devalaya, Kataragama, and Paththini Devalaya, have been revered by Buddhists and Hindus alike since their inception.
The Natha Deviyo, the highest-ranking deity during the Kandyan kingdom, is believed to have appeared in various forms in Sri Lanka during different eras, and the Natha Devalaya is said to have played a vital role in establishing royalty during the Kandy Kingdom.
Constructed by King Vikramabahu III in the 14th century, the Natha Devalaya is a three-story building complex with a solid panel sculpture and "stupas" and a Bodhi tree, displaying Dravidian architecture. If you visit Kandy, be sure to explore the magnificent architecture and ancient myths surrounding the Natha Devalaya.
The Natha Deviyo, the highest-ranking deity during the Kandyan kingdom, is believed to have appeared in various forms in Sri Lanka during different eras, and the Natha Devalaya is said to have played a vital role in establishing royalty during the Kandy Kingdom.
Constructed by King Vikramabahu III in the 14th century, the Natha Devalaya is a three-story building complex with a solid panel sculpture and "stupas" and a Bodhi tree, displaying Dravidian architecture. If you visit Kandy, be sure to explore the magnificent architecture and ancient myths surrounding the Natha Devalaya.
