Abhayagiri vihāra a ruined monastic complex of great historical significance in Sri Lanka.
The accession of King Mahasena in the 3rd century AD saw the suppression of the Mahavihara monks.
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara | Nava Vihara | Halud Vihara | Abhayagiri vihāra | Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery | Abhayagiri |
The monks dwelling at the premises moved to Malaya and Ruhuna, this followed by the pillaging of Mahavihara by Snaghamitta and minister Sona, all valuable were transferred to Abhayagiri vihara.