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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
A historic Buddhist temple complex in Kelaniya, featuring a 28m Buddha statue and ancient murals.
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Currency
LKR (₹)
Best time to visit
December to March
Languages
Sinhala · Tamil · English
Coordinates
7.037°, 79.950°
Key facts
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The temple is home to a 28m long reclining Buddha statue, one of the largest in Sri Lanka
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The temple's walls are adorned with ancient murals dating back to the 17th century
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is one of the 16 sacred places of worship in Sri Lanka
Timeline
3rd Century BCE: The temple was established during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa
17th Century: The temple was restored and expanded by King Rajasinghe II
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