Located just 3km away from Ocean Gateway Dickwella.
Wewurukannala Temple is one of the most unique Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. The temple is divided into three parts. The oldest dates back to the time of King Rajadhi (1782 – 1798); The second is an image of a seated Buddha dominating the Wewurukannala Vihara temple. It is 160ft high, the largest statue in all of Sri Lanka. The next part has life-size models of demons and sinners shown in graphic detail. If you don’t follow the path to enlightenment this is what happens to you. Punishments include being drunken in boiling cauldrons, swan in half, disemboweled, and so on. Also, the temple museum is a must-see place if you visit there. The most impressive is the large clock which can be seen from the front of the building. Inside, the mechanism of the clock is protected inside a glass cubicle.