This is located in Tissamaharama in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. This temple was built by KingKavanthissa of Ruhuna in the 2 nd century BC. This sacred ground of Tissamaharama has been touched by the blessed feet of Lord Buddha.
The dagaba that is constructed within the premises of the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya is one of the largest Dagaba to be built in Sri Lanka. It has been designed in a bulbous shape.