Gadaladeniya is considered the biggest Vihara in Kandy, built of granite atop a rock outcrop. It is believed to have been built by Ven. Dharmakeerthi Thera during the reign of King Buwanekabahu IV, (1341-1351 AD) the first King of the Gampola period. A large number of brass work souvenir shops are located along the road to the temple and there are two different routes leading to the Vihara from the Daulagala Road. The one on the left side of the Vihara is a steep climb through the rock cut flight of steps, which is also used to hold the annual Perahera of the Vihara.
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