Religious Places To Visit Near Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara (Colombo) In 2026 - 2027

Religious Places To Visit Near Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara (Colombo) In 2026 - 2027

Religious Site
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Temple of the Tooth (Sri Dalada Maligawa)
4.0(12,145 reviews)Kandy · 89 km
The Temple of the Tooth, also known as Sri Dalada Maligawa, is a highly venerated site situated in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. This sacred temple houses the…
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Hindu Temple
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Meenakshi Amman Temple
4.5(4,225 reviews)Madurai · 385 km
Meenakshi Amman Temple, situated in the heart of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Parvati known as Meenakshi and her…
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Religious Site
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Gangaramaya Temple
4.0(3,143 reviews)Colombo · 7 km
Gangaramaya Temple is one of the most important temples in Colombo, Sri Lanka, renowned for its cultural significance and architectural splendor. This Buddhist…
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Religious Site
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple
4.5(2,662 reviews)Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) · 369 km
Located in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a blend of intricate Dravidian and traditional Kerala architecture. This…
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Religious Site
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Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue
4.0(1,175 reviews)Kandy · 88 km
Perched high above the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka, stands the Bahirawakanda Vihara Buddha Statue, an iconic emblem of peace and serenity. This colossal figure of…
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Cultural/Religious Site
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Dambulla Cave Temple (Golden Temple of Dambulla)
4.5(942 reviews)Dambulla · 129 km
The Dambulla Cave Temple, also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, is a World Heritage Site situated in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. This iconic temple complex…
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Religious Site
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Japanese Peace Pagoda
4.5(927 reviews)Galle · 109 km
The Japanese Peace Pagoda in Galle is a serene shrine offering panoramic views of the city and the coastline. This tranquil monument, one of the many peace…
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Temple
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Isurumuniya Temple
4.0(462 reviews)Anuradhapura · 163 km
Isurumuniya Temple is a significant Buddhist temple situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Known for its rock carvings, historic significance, and stunning…
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Historic Site, Religious Place
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Jami UlAlfar Mosque (Red Mosque)
4.0(446 reviews)Colombo · 7 km
Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, commonly known as the Red Mosque, is a historic mosque located in the heart of Colombo, Sri Lanka. This striking landmark is famed for…
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Hindu Temple
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Bhagavathy Amman Temple
4.0(408 reviews)Kanyakumari · 289 km
Bhagavathy Amman Temple, located in the coastal town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, India, is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Devi Kanya…
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Hindu Temple
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Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
4.5(390 reviews)Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram) · 368 km
The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple is a renowned spiritual destination located in the heart of Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), Kerala, India. The temple is…
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Religious Site
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Agnitheertham
4.0(326 reviews)Rameswaram · 268 km
Agnitheertham is a sacred seaside destination located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. Rameswaram is one of the holiest places in India and is part of the…
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Religious Site
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Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade
4.5(279 reviews)Colombo · 7 km
St. Anthony's Shrine is a prominent Roman Catholic church situated in Kochchikade, Colombo, Sri Lanka, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua. This religious and…
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Historical & Religious Site
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Koodal Azhagar Temple
4.5(204 reviews)Madurai · 384 km
Koodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the temple is a revered…
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Historical & Religious Site
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Gadaladeniya Temple
4.0(189 reviews)Kandy · 80 km
Gadaladeniya Temple, located in Pilimathalawa, Kandy district of Sri Lanka, is an ancient Buddhist temple that dates back to the 14th century. Built by King…
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Buddhist Temple
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Nagadeepa Purana Vihara
4.5(187 reviews)Jaffna · 296 km
Nagadeepa Purana Vihara is a significant Buddhist temple located on the island of Nainativu in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka. It's one of the country's…
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Hill and Pilgrimage Site
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Gandhamadhana Parvatham
4.0(175 reviews)Rameswaram · 270 km
Gandhamadhana Parvatham is a hillock situated in Rameswaram, on the island of Pamban, off the Southeastern coast of Tamil Nadu, India. It is associated with…
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Buddhist Temple
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Kande Viharaya Temple
4.5(173 reviews)Bentota · 57 km
Kande Viharaya Temple, located in Bentota, Sri Lanka, is a historic Buddhist temple famed for its religious significance and architectural beauty. The temple's…
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Hindu Temple
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Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil
4.5(106 reviews)Colombo · 5 km
Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil is a significant Hindu temple located in Colombo, the bustling capital city of Sri Lanka. This sacred temple, dedicated to the…
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Hindu Temple
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Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple
4.0(56 reviews)Kovalam · 366 km
Thiruvallam Parasurama Temple is an ancient Hindu temple situated on the banks of the Karamana river in Thiruvallam, near Kovalam in Kerala, India. It is a…
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Historical and Religious Site
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Samanar Hills
4.0(38 reviews)Madurai · 389 km
Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. These hills were home to Tamil Jain monks…
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Dam/Sightseeing/Religious Site
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Aruvikkara Dam
4.0(34 reviews)Kovalam · 366 km
Aruvikkara Dam is a scenic dam located in the state of Kerala, near the city of Thiruvananthapuram. It is built on the Karamana River and supplies drinking…
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Hindu Temple
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Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil
5.0(21 reviews)Jaffna · 303 km
Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil, situated in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is one of the most significant Hindu temples on the island, dedicated to the deity Murugan, also known…
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Hindu Temple
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Five Faced Hanuman Temple
4.5(7 reviews)Rameswaram · 289 km
The Five Faced Hanuman Temple is a renowned spiritual site situated in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. This temple is significantly famed because it is believed…
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Religious Site
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Ranawana Royal Temple
5.0(2 reviews)Kandy · 67 km
The Ranawana Royal Temple is located in the southern periphery of Kandy, Sri Lanka. Known for its serene ambiance and beautiful landscapes, this temple is one…
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Hindu Temple
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Vellayani Devi Temple
Kovalam · 363 km
The Vellayani Devi Temple, located near Kovalam in Kerala, India, is a renowned religious site dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. It's situated on the banks of…
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Religious Site
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Kovalam Jama Masjid
Kovalam · 360 km
Kovalam Jama Masjid, situated in the picturesque coastal town of Kovalam in Kerala, India, is an imposing Islamic religious structure serving the Muslim…
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Pilgrimage Centre, Island
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Rameswaram
Tamil Nadu · 268 km
Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It's known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with…
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Religious/Spiritual Site
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Triveni Sangam Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari · 289 km
The Triveni Sangam in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India is a confluence of three bodies of sacred waterâ€” the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal, and the Arabian…
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Hindu Temple
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Ramanathaswamy Temple
Rameswaram · 268 km
The Ramanathaswamy Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine located on Pamban Island, also known as Rameswaram Island, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Dedicated…
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Hindu Temple
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Pazhamudhir Solai
Madurai · 388 km
Pazhamudhir Solai is a renowned temple dedicated to the Hindu god Kartikeya, located atop the Azhagar hills near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the…
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Buddhist Temple
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Galapata Vihara (Galapata Temple)
Bentota · 60 km
Galapata Vihara, also known as Galapata Temple, is a significant Buddhist temple located in the coastal town of Bentota, Sri Lanka. The temple's history dates…
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Religious Site
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Sri Maha Bodhi
Anuradhapura · 164 km
Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is a sacred Fig tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. It is one of the oldest living human-planted…
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