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Attractions at Gangaramaya Temple


Gangaramaya Temple is located in NawamMawatha in Colombo 2, Sri Lanka. 

Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala  Thero founded the temple in the early 19th century during the buddhist revival period. The temple is famous for the Navam Maha Perahara held annually in the month of March.


Beautiful sunset can be witnessed at the Beira Wewa  section of the Gangaramaya temple with looming skyscrapers as the backdrop. 

Perehera : Annual cultural pagent

The temple is famous for the Navam Maha Perahara held annually in the month of March since 1978.

 The Bo Tree and Stupa


Located at the centre of the main temple is the sacred Bo tree, the Stupa and the Buddha statue.

Parrots


In the hall that is used for offerings and poojas the visitors can witness a flock of parrots. A sight not to be missed when visiting the temple.

Relic Chamber


The sacred relics of Buddha and his discipleArhat Seevali can bee seen and worshiped at the temple. the Sacred Buddha hair relics were donated by the Chittagong Buddhist temple of Bangladesh

Street View


The temple has a mixture of Sri Lankan, Thai and many other South East Asian architecture. A must visit for anyone at least once to see the many artifacts on display at the temple.

Viharaya


The image house includes colourful statues depicting significant events related to buddhist teachings.

Seema Malakaya


Seemamalakaya is an assembly hall for monks built on the Beira Lake.  The architect of this structure is Geoffrey Bawa and this was built in 1979. This is a beautiful and tranquil location in the middle of Colombo that you can witness gorgeous sunsets.



Seema malakaya located outside the temple at the Beira lake is one of the main attractions where locals and foreigners come to relax on a busy day and witness gorgeous sunsets.
 


The stupa at the seemamalakaya at Beira lake.






















High-rise buildings looming in the premises surrounding the temple is a common sight around the temple premises recently. 

Location: 61 Sri Jinarathana Rd, Colombo 00200, Sri Lanka

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