Bahirawakanda ( si, බහිරවකන්ද) is a village in the centre of the Kandy, Sri Lanka. In Sinhalese language, Sinhala, ''Bahirawa Kanda'' translates to mountain of Bhairava, Bahirawa. According to Sri Lankan myths, Bahirawa is a sanguinary deity associated with earth and territory protection.
It is known for the Sri Maha Bodhi Viharaya, construction of which commenced in 1972, under the direction of Ven. Ampitiye Dammarama Thero. It was opened to the public on 1 January 1993, by President of Sri Lanka, President Ranasinghe Premadasa.
See also
*List of towns in Central Province, Sri Lanka
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Populated places in Kandy District
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