
Located about 5 km from Koggala, Kataluva Purvarama Maha Viharaya is a historic temple renowned for its late 19th-century Kandyan-style murals. These vivid paintings depict Jataka tales, social history, and cameo-style portraits of Queen Victoria and the Queen Mother. Visitors can explore the temple’s rich artistry, heritage and cultural significance, offering a glimpse into Sri Lanka’s Buddhist and colonial past.