THE STORY OF   NAGADEEPA

                           

                       

                       The site is known as the place where Lord Buddha came during his second visit to Sri Lanka. When Buddha arrived and saw the Naga Kings prepared foe fighting , Buddha used psychic powers to appear in the sky performing miracles. This made the Nagas astonished and happy. After having listened to the Dhamma sermons displaying Buddha's masterly knowledge of unity and harmony , meththa and compassion, the Naga kings paid homage to Buddha with overwhelming faith. The throne was offered to him in unison and they became pious devotees.                                                                        The Naga King Maniakkitha, ruler of Keleniya, moved by the compassion of the Buddha, thanked him rofusely for settling the dispute. He further pleaded for a souvenir to worship and the Buddha offered him the Rajayathana tree and the throne.