Vedagama Maithriya Vehera: Honoring a Renaissance Monk

This tranquil temple near Panadura commemorates Ven. Veedagama Maithriya Thero (18th century), a polymath who:

• Pioneered Sinhala literature – His works are still taught in schools
• Advanced indigenous medicine – Using temple herb gardens
• Mastered astrology – Blending astronomy with Buddhist philosophy