History of Buddhist temples of Sri Lnaka could be divided to Pre-Anuradhapura period in 3rd century BCE to 1815 as Rajamaha Vihara or Royal Temples, Colonial period to indipendence in 1948 as Purana Vihara or Historical Temples,the temple developed after indipendece period, after 1948 as Modern Temples.

The Nelligala Modern Buddhist temple which is located altitude of 700 meters on the top Nelligala Mountain in Muruthalawa at Yatinuwara at the 11km west of Kandy city. 360 view which depicts the wonder of surrounding area and a hidden gem with a Relic of the Loard Buddha at the temple.