Archeologically important Ola Leaf Scripture found
The Department of Archaeology has started research on an Ola Leaf Scripture found in a land near Pilikuttuwa Raja Maha Viharaya. An Ola Leaf Scripture containing Pre- Brahmi Scriptures was also found near the Viharaya.
The Viharaya is situated in a 200 acre area in Gampaha district and it has been confirmed that there had been pre-historic settlements in the area. The forest surrounding the area contains many medicinal herbs. The historical texts state that when King Walagamba fled from Anuradhapura and was hiding Queen Anula, he had hid her Royal costumes in this place.
There are ninety nine stone caves in the Vihara area. The Chief Incumbent of the Viharaya Venerable Yakkaduwe Rahula Thero says that the new Sel Lipiya was found in a private land. Read more.