RELIGIOUS PLACES OF SRI LANKA

Accomadation in srilanka Read more   Booking forms and customer enquires for future requirements Read more   Car Rental Service with Unlimited Mileage, Cost of fuel, Insurance Coverage and efficient back service Read more	Anurdhapura The sacred city of Anuradhapura, founded in the 5th C. BC is venerated s the capital city of Buddhism. The sacred Bo-tree grown from a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, the towering Ruwanweliseya Dagaba, Thuparama Dagaba, Samadhi Buddha statue are some of the most imported religious sites in Anuradhapura. Polonnaruwa The medieval capital of Sri Lanka, where art, architecture and engineering were revived into a cultural epoch, is a monument to Sri Lanka’s great renaissance. Gal Vihara, Rankoth Vehera, Thuparamaya, Kiri Vehera, Vatadage, Thivanka Image House are the principal religious places. Mihinthale A mere eight miles away from Anuradhapura is Mihinthale- the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is a mountain monastery connected with Arahath Mahinda who brought Buddhism to the island in 247 BC from India. Dambulla The ancient monastery at Dambulla is best known for its rock temples and well-preserved 18th century paintings. It is one of the largest cave temple complexes in South Asia with about 2000 square metres of rock and wall paintings. The monastery was established in the 3rd C. BC and has remained until today, is one of Sri Lanka’s major religious and historical sites, with a history of more than 2000 years. Kandy The city contains the famous Temple of the Sacred Tooth-Relic of the Buddha, which was the palladium of royalty, the royal palace complex, picturesque lake, surrounded by forested hills. The sacred square and old city center near the Tooth-Relic Temple contain the four shrines of the Hindu Gods. They are, God Vishnu, Natha, Katharagma, and the Goddess Paththini Kelaniya Is located 11km. from Colombo and by the river of Kelani. Its history goes back to the Buddha’s  living living period and is believed he visited this place during his third and last visit. The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara(temple) was build around the area where the Buddha trod. There are many artistic paintings depicting life of Buddha done by well-known artist Solius Mendis. Katharagama Situated in the Southern part of the isle, is a National Pilgrim Centre, venerated by Hindus, Buddhist and also visited by other devotees like Muslims and Catholics. The main festival is in July/August when a grand Perahera (procession) is held with up-country and low-country dancers, drummers,  musicians, dignitaries and acrobats in colourful costumes and caparisoned elephants. Adam’s Peak Adam’s peak or Sri Pada is one of the most important places of warship for all Buddhist devotees, with a height of some 7353ft. and this could be the most venerated mountain in the world. It is believed the footprint on the top of the mountain to have been setup during the last visit to Sri Lanka. Every year thousands of devotees flock together to the mountain during the pilgrim’s season in December to May. The spectacular scenery of sunrise, seen from the top of the mountain is an unforgettable experience.