The Gal Vihara, or rock temple was originally named Uttararama (the northern monastery),in the ancient city of grate polonaruwa, This temple built in 1153-1186 by King Parakramabahu, that cave temple has many Buddha rock images which belong to Polonaruwa Kingdom, The area in front of the images, which now resembles a terrace, is believed to be the location of the assembly hall where this congregation was held, It had functioned as an educational establishment from its inception to its abandonment, being a centre of Buddhist education in the country,
