An elegantly designed temple welcomes you with its serene ambience and stunning outlook! Visit the Seema Malakaya temple in Colombo for a holistic experience.
Overview
Constructed in the middle of the Beira Lake, The elegant Temple is certainly a spectacle to watch. The temple was constructed in 1970 as a replacement to the original temple which had sunk into the lake.
The Architecture
Designed by the father of Tropical modernism; Jeoffrey Bawa himself, the temple is spread across three raised platforms on the lake and the it has been designed to resemble the jungle temples of Anuradhapura.
Other attractions
The temple is surrounded by a lake that offers swan boat rides which is also be a unique experience. There is also a small park located next to the temple which features a suspension bridge. The temple is located amidst best restaurants in Colombo the likes of Colombo Court Hotel & Spa which you can check out after visiting the temple.
Getting here
Being a popular attraction in the city of Colombo you can easily reach here by taxi or a tuk-tuk from almost any part of the city.
