This is thought to be the image of the Maithree Natha Bodhisattva, sometimes known as Avalokitheswara Bodhisattva. This image is also known as Dambegoda Bodhisattva statue. Just left of the stairway to the Bodhisattva statue stands a protected inscription on a pillar. This stone pillar had been created by King Mahinda IV (956-972 AD) on his 10th year. The inscription records the work done by the king to uplift Buddhism and also the rules laid down by him to administer CE How to reach You can reach the site from either Wellawaya or from Katharagama depending on which route you take. You can reach Wellawaya in through many roads. If you are coming from Badulla or Bandarawela you must take the Ella Road which lies between Badulla-Bandarawela Road. On the way you will also pass the beautiful Ravana Ella too on the way. There is another road from Koslanda. Taking this road will take you through the 220 metre high waterfall Diyaluma. Koslanda lies between the Balangoda – Haputale Road. If you are coming from Katharagama, use the Buttala Road and the turn off is just before the Buttala main junction. The temple is about 20 kms form the turn off from Buttala. From Buttala any person can direct you to the temple.