Halfway in between the bustling town of Pottuvil, and the famed Arugam Bay, is a faded earthen signpost on the roadside, pointing the way to one of the most historical sights in all of Rohana – the Muhudu Maha Viharaya.

The ruins of this temple are found further inland from the main road, in a secluded area opening into the emerald beaches of Arugam Bay on its eastern end.

Originally spread over 70 acres of land, what now remains are the timeless ruins of the Seema Malaka and Avasa Geya, with its statues of Gautama Buddha.