Colombo, the commercial capital and cultural and financial hub of Sri Lanka, is one of the most vibrant cities in South Asia. Known for its diverse society and vibrant culture, Colombo is one of the fastest growing cities in South Asia, and is, therefore, one of the most recommendable tourist destination in the region. With its multiple attractions and iconic landmarks, Colombo offers visitors a truly exciting stay. If you are on the lookout for emerging new apartments in Colombo for accommodation check out Colombo’s top luxury residencies such as Shangri – La One Galle Face.
Located a short distance away from Colombo is the city of Kelaniya. While Kelaniya has many attractions, its most prominent cultural and historic attraction is Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya. The Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya is regarded as being one of the holiest Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka for the reason that ancient chronicles have records that state that Lord Buddha visited the site of the temple on his third and final visit to Sir Lanka circa 500BC, and preached while seated on a throne laden with precious stones. Since then the temple has been of immense cultural historic value to Sri Lankans, and the temple itself is considered to be one of the most revered archaeological monuments in Sri Lanka.
The Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya was believed to have been developed to the stunning temple that it is today over many decades. Originally the temple was only a large stupa which is believed to enshrine the throne that Lord Buddha sat upon. During the Kotte Kingdom, the temple was at its peak, although the temple subsequently declined in prominence during the colonial period of Sri Lanka. Today, however, the temple has been restored to its former glory and boasts amazing architecture and a host of ancient relics and monuments of immense cultural significance. The statue of the reclining Buddha at the temple, and the artwork and paintings at the temple are regarded as being phenomenal feats, making the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya well worth visiting.
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