Polwatta Gangaramaya

The temple is located near the river banks of Polwatta. And it has less noisy and calm surroundings.This is one of oldest temples in Sri Lanka. There is a huge and ancient statue house 'Pilima Geya' in this temple itself. The land of the temple attaching with the road named 'Polwatta road'.

The temple is located away from the Weligama town area. It is located about two kilometer from the Weligama town towards Polwatta river side. The surrounded with less residential area. The built up boundary wall, which is decorated by rhythmic pattern called 'Walakulubemma', is provided only for the front territory, where the land attaches with the road. Temple's backyard is facing to the Polwatta river banks.

The access way to the temple premises is provided by passing flat land. The main entrance is highlighted by providing a decorated pandol with a roof structure. This main entrance gates obviously express the concept of a demarcation of the religious place from the outer world. Temple has one entrance from of Polwatta road side.