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A Temple by the Kelani River

Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara — Kelaniya town center

BUDDHA STATUE AT KELANIYAPhoto by AtulaSiriwardane at English Wikipedia on Wikimedia Commons6.9553° N, 79.9220° E

Significant pilgrimage site for Buddhists, especially during the Duruthu Perahera festival in January.

A Buddhist temple complex located in Kelaniya, dating back to the 5th century CE. The main shrine features a large statue of the Buddha and intricate murals depicting scenes from the Buddha's life.

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