Temples in Sri Lanka

As both Buddhism and Hinduism co-exist in Sri Lanka, both Hindu temples and Buddhist viharas are found across the country. The temples in Sri Lanka are not only important as religious places but some of them have also become popular as tourist spots.
Kelaniya Royal Temple or Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is located about 10 Km from Colombo. This is one of the largest temples in Sri Lanka. In the 20th century, this shrine was renovated under the patronage of Mrs. Helena Wijewardana.
The Golden Rock Temple or Rajamaha Temple is located in Dambulla. It is one of the most popular Buddhist temples in this country. It has been identified as one of the heritage sites in Sri Lanka by UNESCO. A number of valuable materials have been stored in the Dambulla Viharaya.
The Konesawaram Temple located in Trincomale is one of the beautiful Hindi temples of Sri Lanka. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Shiva. It is built during 17th century on the Swami Rock.
The Temple of Tooth or Sri Dalada Maligawa is a Buddhist temple built during 17th century in Kandy. It is believed that a tooth of Lord Buddha has been placed here. The interior of this temple has decorations on ivory, lacquer and wood. The tooth relic is placed inside a shrine of two-stories.

08:41 AM Monday September 13th, 2010

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