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Religious Places Near Colombo Fort

36 Religious Places to Visit Near Colombo Fort

Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)
Cultural/Religious Site
1
The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a World Heritage Site situ..
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Japanese Peace Pagoda
Religious Site
2
The Japanese Peace Pagoda in Galle is a serene shrine offering panoramic views of the city and the c..
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Five Faced Hanuman Temple
Hindu Temple
3
The Five Faced Hanuman Temple is a renowned spiritual site situated in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India..
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Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara
Buddhist Temple
4
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is an iconic Buddhist temple located 11 kilometers north-east of Colombo, ..
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Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple
Hindu Temple
5
Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated on the banks of the Karamana river..
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Isurumuniya Temple
Temple
6
Isurumuniya Temple is a significant Buddhist temple situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Known for i..
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Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Historic Site, Religious Place
7
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of..
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Meenakshi Amman Temple
Hindu Temple
8
Meenakshi Amman Temple, situated in the heart of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is a historic Hindu temple ded..
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Bhagavathy Amman Temple
Hindu Temple
9
Bhagavathy Amman Temple, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a famou..
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Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
Hindu Temple
10
The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a renowned spiritual destination located in the heart of Trivandrum..
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Samanar Hills
Historical and Religious Site
11
Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tam..
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Aruvikkara Dam
Dam/Sightseeing/Religious Site
12
Aruvikkara Dam is a scenic dam located in the state of Kerala, near the city of Thiruvananthapuram. ..
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Agnitheertham
Religious Site
13
Agnitheertham is a sacred seaside destination located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Rameswaram i..
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Janardanaswamy Temple
Religious Site
14
Janardanaswamy Temple is a 2000-year-old temple situated in Varkala, a coastal town in the southern ..
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Gangaramaya Temple
Religious Site
15
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, renowned for its cult..
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Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
Religious Site
16
St. Anthony's Shrine is a prominent Roman Catholic church situated in Kochchikade, Colombo, Sri Lank..
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Religious Site
17
Located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a blend of intrica..
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Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
Hindu Temple
18
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, situated in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is one of the most significant Hindu temples..
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Koodal Azhagar Temple
Historical & Religious Site
19
Koodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India..
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Ranawana Royal Temple
Religious Site
20
The Ranawana Royal Temple is located in the southern periphery of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Known for its se..
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Gadaladeniya Temple
Historical & Religious Site
21
Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist t..
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Nagadeepa Purana Vihara
Buddhist Temple
22
Nagadeepa Purana Vihara is a significant Buddhist temple located on the island of Nainativu in the J..
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Gandhamadhana Parvatham
Hill and Pilgrimage Site
23
Gandhamadhana Parvatham is a hillock situated in Rameswaram, on the island of Pamban, off the Southe..
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Kande Viharaya Temple
Buddhist Temple
24
Kande Viharaya Temple, located in Bentota, Sri Lanka, is a historic Buddhist temple famed for its re..
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Sivagiri Mutt
Ashram/Cultural Site
25
Sivagiri Mutt is a revered ashram and pilgrimage center located atop the Sivagiri hill in Varkala, K..
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Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
Religious Site
26
The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a highly venerated site situated in t..
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Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
Religious Site
27
Perched high above the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, stands the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, an i..
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Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
Hindu Temple
28
Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil is a significant Hindu temple located in Colombo, the bustling capital..
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Pazhamudhir Solai
Hindu Temple
29
Pazhamudhir Solai is a renowned temple dedicated to the Hindu god Kartikeya, located atop the Azhaga..
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Ramanathaswamy Temple
Hindu Temple
30
The Ramanathaswamy Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine located on Pamban Island, also known as Ramesw..
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Triveni Sangam Kanyakumari
Religious/Spiritual Site
31
The Triveni Sangam in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India is a confluence of three bodies of sacred water..
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Rameswaram
Pilgrimage Centre, Island
32
Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It's known for R..
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Galapata Vihara (Galapata Temple)
Buddhist Temple
33
Galapata Vihara, also known as Galapata Temple, is a significant Buddhist temple located in the coas..
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Sri Maha Bodhi
Religious Site
34
Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is a sacred Fig tree under which Lord Buddha attained enl..
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Kovalam Jama Masjid
Religious Site
35
Kovalam Jama Masjid, situated in the picturesque coastal town of Kovalam in Kerala, India, is an imp..
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Vellayani Devi Temple
Hindu Temple
36
The Vellayani Devi Temple, located near Kovalam in Kerala, India, is a renowned religious site dedic..
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National Parks (3)
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Zoos (2)
Mountains (1)
Island (3)
Gardens (6)
Waterfalls (4)
Dams (3)
Lakes (2)

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Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
Hindu Temple
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Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
Religious Site
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Diyatha Uyana (Battaramulla)
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Historical Landmark
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Gangaramaya Temple
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Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
Historic Site, Religious Place
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Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
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Museum
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Zoos (2)
Mountains (1)
Island (3)
Gardens (6)
Waterfalls (4)
Dams (3)
Lakes (2)

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