Haththicuchi Vihara is one of the four most well-developed and world renowned temples in the Anuradhapura era. It was also known as Haththicuchchi pabbaraya; which means rock temple. It was known in sinhala as Athkus Vehera, because the main rock in the complex resembles a tusker. The Haththicuchi Vihara happens to be the most beautifuk arama complex in Sri Lanka.It has been a well developed site for over 1,300 years The one and only Buddha statue found in the premises is a reclining statue,Which is kept in a 'pilimageya' built in the kandy era. A lena (cave room) has been converted to make this pilimageya Another important building in the complex is the 'pohoya geya'(chapter house) Which was used by the monks for religious work.The semi-circular or oval shaped building is different from other structures and adds beauty to the place.Meditation chambers have been located around the forest to provide calm and quiet surroundings for the monks to meditate.You should visit this wonderful place so that you could feast your own eyes to the glorious history of this beautiful country.
