🏷 Pilgrimage Site
🏷 Cultural Heritage Site
Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
About This Place
Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
Ancient Buddhist temple famous for the reclining Buddha statue, murals by Solias Mendis, and the Duruthu Maha Perehera festival in January.
Difficulty
🧭 easy
Best Time
📅 December to February
Safety Rating
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Accessibility & Visitor Info
Located 10 km NE of Colombo; accessible by road from Colombo-Kandy highway or Kandy-Torana road.
📖 Legends & Stories
Buddha visited the site in the 8th year after Enlightenment; linked to Ramayana’s Vibhisana, friendly to Rama; enshrined Buddha’s throne.
Location
📍 Find It Here
6.950400, 79.930900
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