Aluvihare is a town in the Central Provence of Sri Lanka.
The origins of the town go back a long time. It was founded by King Devanampiyatissa, around 300 B.C. Back then it wasn't called Aluvihare yet. Later the Aluvihare family found its roots in the town, being a very important family for looking after the Aluvihare Rock Temple and thus serving the Buddhist community in Sri Lanka.
Today the town of Aluvihare is a popular attraction to both tourists and Buddhists wanting to visit the Aluvihare Rock Temple.