At Kelaniya, about 10km to the northeast of Colombo, in Sri Lanka, lays Kelani Rajamaha Viharaya, one of the most revered historic Buddhist temples of the orient. Set on the summit of a small mound lapped by the waters of the river Kelani, this beautiful shrine presents one of the most panoramic views ever offered to the tourist by this small ...

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Below, at one end are the portraits, in silhouette, of the first three incumbents of the – present Kelani Vihara succession. On the further wall are portrayed the two kings, Yathalatissa and Kelanitissa.

Most Ven. Professor Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Maha thera is the present Chief Incumbent (Viharadhipati )of the historic Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya and Kitsirimevan Kelani vih araya. The Nayaka thero was born to Appuhami Dassanayake and Podihamine Dassanayake of Kollupitiya, Colombo.

The current Nayaka Thero of both the temples, Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya and Kithsiri Mewan Viharaya recently planted a branch of the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi in Kithsiri Mewan Viharaya. There’s a golden fence surrounding it as well.

Duruthu Perahera Full Moon Celebrations at Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Buddhist Temple, Kelaniya, Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka, Asia Behind the tusker under the colourful parasol held aloft comes the Chief Basnayake-nilame dressed in his princely Indian costume.

Since the Buddha's visit, Kelaniya received its hallowed status as a sacred place of Buddhist worship. After the formal introduction of Buddhism in Sri Lanka by Arahath Mahinda about in 246B.C.; durin [...]

The Official Web site launching ceremony of Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya is scheduled to be held on the forthcoming Saturday; 12th of September at 10.30 a.m. onwards at the main Assembly hall of temple [...]

Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya Kelaniya - 13000 Sri Lanka. Telephone : +94-112-911-505 Email : [email protected]

There is a Gambhara Dewala devoted to the God Suniyam in Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya near the Vibhishana dewa mandira. It’s a new addition to the temple premises. Daily thevava session is performed in this dewala and many devotees come to get the blessings.