Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya



Location : Kelaniya, in Gampaha District in Western Province

Importance : Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is a Buddhist Temple located very close to the Capital city, Colombo. As per the historical records, the Lord Buddha visited Kelaniya after eight years of attaining Enlightenment according to the invitation of King Maniakkitha. This temple enshrines the gem studded throne which the Lord Buddha sat and preached.

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