Kadadora Vihara (Also known as Kadadora Sri Priyabimbaramaya Vihara) was a Buddhist temple, situated in Kadadora, Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. The temple was abandoned and ruined as the construction of Kotmale Dam in 1979 by Mahaweli Development programme.
The temple was designed with a central sanctuary known as the 'Garbhagriha,' which contained the primary Buddha statue. Surrounding this main chamber were smaller rooms and open spaces intended for both community gatherings and religious ceremonies. The walls of the central shrine featured paintings and frescoes illustrating significant events from the life of Buddha and scenes from the Jataka stories. The ruins of Vihara still can be seen when the water level of Kotmale Reservoir is low
With the ruins of the temple including the Buddha statue now visible, large numbers of people are visiting the area daily to witness the historic site,
The exposed area shows significant deposits of silt and sand that have accumulated over time within the reservoir. The sudden visibility of the temple remains has drawn public attention, highlighting both the historical significance of the site and the environmental changes within the reservoir.
