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Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
Kelaniya, Western
3rd Century BCE (rebuilt)
Ancient Buddhist temple believed visited by Buddha himself. Famous for stunning wall paintings and the Duruthu Perahera.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Sinhalese Buddhist
- Primary Deity
- Buddha
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Believed visited by Buddha. Stunning wall paintings. Duruthu Perahera
Architectural Features
Wall paintingsAncient stupaMakara ToranaMonthly perahera