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Buddhism

Last updated on 18 May 2023

From the north to the south of Sri Lanka, there are thousands of Buddhist temples, stupas, pagodas, and image houses that serve as places of worship for Buddhist devotees and serve as a reminder of Buddhist principles.

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Abayagiriya
The enormous Abhayagiri Stupa in Anuradhapura dates back to the first ce...
Jethawanaramaya
The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa that may be seen among the Jetavana Ruins ...
Mirisawetiya Temple
King Dutugamunu (161–137 BC) constructed the Mirisawetiya Dagaba, whic...
Lankaramaya
King Vattagamini Abaya built the Lankaramaya stupa in the first century ...
Isurumunuiya
In Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, there is a Buddhist temple called Isurumuniy...
Wewrukannala Temple
Dickwella, part of the Matara District, in Sri Lanka's Southern Province...
Weherahena Temple
after 1976, with financial support from a kind Japanese contributor. The...
Gangarama Temple
At Gangaramaya Temple Colombo, visitors should not anticipate vast, wide...
Matale Aluviharaya
Aluvihara evolved from Aloka Vihara. The name Aluvihara has several diff...
Katharagama Kirivehera
Popular mythology has it that Elara, the Indian invader who conquered th...
Ambuluwawa Temple
Sri Lanka has connected to Godwanaland and the Indian peninsula millions...
Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
A stupa was built over the spot where the Buddha delivered his discourse...
Muhudu Maha Viharaya
The Muhudu Maha Viharaya is located near the seaside town of Pottuvil on...
Lovamahapaya
Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruvanveliseya .
Sri Maha Bodiya
According to recorded data, this sacred tree was erected in the historic...
Temple of the Tooth Relic
One of the most attractive and recognizable Buddhist temples in the nati...