Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Good to know
- Best time to go
- January to March
- Budget
- $
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- Open in maps
A revered Buddhist temple on the banks of the Kelani River, famed for its vividly painted murals and reliefs by the artist Solias Mendis. Tradition holds the Buddha visited this spot, making it a major pilgrimage destination near Colombo.
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