Aluthgama Kande Wiharaya Royalty-Free Stock Photography

The temple was founded by ven. Karapagala Dewamitta thero in 1734,[2] under the guidance of ven. Udugama Chandrasara thero who was then chief incumbent of Galapatha Raja Maha Vihara and a pupil of ven. Weliwita Sri Saranankara Thero. Since then the temple was renovated and developed time to time under state patronage that lead the temple to become a major Buddhist shrine in the country. In 1904 the Kshethrarama Pirivena,an educational institution for monks,was attached to the temple as a result of the efforts done by Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thero.[3] The pirivena acts as a center for Buddhist education in the country,is also conducted by the Kande Vihara.