About: Katugastota is a town located in the Kandy district of Sri Lanka, situated about 10 km to the west of the city of Kandy. It is a historical town that played an important role in Sri Lanka`s colonial past and has a rich cultural heritage. One of the main attractions in Katugastota is the ancient Buddhist temple, Gadaladeniya Temple, which dates back to the 14th century. The temple is renowned for its unique architecture, which combines Sinhalese and South Indian styles, and its beautiful wall paintings and frescoes. Also spelled as: katugastota Galagedara nugawe ambathanna Hiriyalag