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Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara
is
a
Buddhist
temple
in
Kelaniya,
a
suburb
in
the
western
region
of
Colombo,
Sri
Lanka.
This
temple
is
both
a
perfect
combination
of
historical
significance
and
architectural
aesthetics.
Over
the
years,
this
site
has
come
to
be
associated
with
the
flourishing
of
Sri
Lanka.
It
is
often
considered
that
the
rise
and
fall
of
this
temple
were
highly
associated
with
the
rise
and
fall
of
Ceylon.This
Buddhist
temple
was
developed
during
the
rise
of
Ceylon
and
had
a
lot
to
offer
in
terms
of
the
stored
artefacts
historical
figures
within
it.
Apart
from
being
a
prominent
Buddhist
temple,
it
is
also
a
significant
tourist
attraction
of
Sri
Lanka.
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara
has
not
only
become
a
popular
tourist
spot
in
Sri
Lanka
but
has
also
developed
as
an
educational
institution,
especially
for
students
of
history
and
architecture.
You
would
often
find
schools
and
colleges
conducting
excursions
here.
A
lot
of
research
activity
is
carried
out
here
too.
Located
on
the
banks
of
the
Kelani
River
this
temple
is
often
considered
to
be
a
site
of
worship
for
the
popular
Ramayana
character,
Vibhisana.
Be
it
the
elaborate
architecture,
or
the
beauty
of
the
surroundings,
this
place
is
sure
to
keep
your
eyes
fixed
to
it
in
terms
of
the
enriching
history
and
beauty.
If
you
are
fond
of
history,
architecture
and
aesthetics,
this
temple
provides
for
a
perfect
conglomeration
of
all
these
which
is
sure
to
be
etched
in
your
heart
forever.
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara
is
located
at
a
distance
of
around
39
km
from
Colombo
Airport.
There
are
various
means
of
transport
through
which
you
can
reach
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara.
1.
Fly:
you
can
take
a
flight
from
Colombo
Airport
to
Diyawanna
Oya
followed
by
a
taxi
to
reach
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara.
Flight
charges-
7500.
Taxi
charges-
600.
This
would
take
you
around
15
minutes
through
flight,
followed
by
12
minutes
via
taxi.
2.
Cabs:
you
can
directly
reach
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara
from
Colombo
Airport
by
road
through
local
cabs.
This
would
cost
you
around
1000
and
you
would
reach
in
half
an
hour.
You
can
additionally
take
a
town
car
which
frequently
runs
between
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara
and
Colombo
Airport
and
reach
the
spot
within
25
minutes.
You
can
visit
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara
anytime
of
the
year.
However,
it
is
advised
that
you
visit
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara
during
January
to
witness
one
of
the
largest
Buddhist
processions
which
start
from
this
temple.
The
procession
is
known
to
be
one
of
the
most
elaborate
processions
of
Sri
Lanka
consisting
of
hundreds
of
elephants.
The
best
time
of
the
day
to
visit
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara
is
during
the
evenings
so
that
you
can
see
the
walls
and
ceilings
of
the
temple
all
lit
up
which
help
you
to
witness
the
murals
and
frescoes
intricately.
There
are
a
lot
of
places
that
you
can
visit
besides
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara.
1.
Viharamahadevi
park-
this
is
one
of
the
most
popular
sites
people
visit
after
visiting
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara.
This
beautiful
park
is
a
home
to
a
number
of
flowering
plants
that
bloom
during
March-
May.
You
can
also
find
a
number
of
elephants
which
are
often
used
as
a
part
of
various
processions
in
Sri
Lanka.
The
park
also
offers
you
boating
activities
to
explore
it
while
you
sail
along
the
lake.
2.
Water
world
Lanka-
this
place
offers
quite
a
few
aquatic
fun
activities.
Starting
from
a
number
of
water
rides
to
springs,
this
place
is
a
perfect
one
to
spend
some
time
with
your
family
and
children.
If
you
want
to
organize
a
short
picnic
post
your
visit
to
Kelaniya
Raja
Maha
Vihara,
water
world
Lanka
is
definitely
the
best
choice.
3.
Gangaramaya
temple-
located
on
the
banks
of
Beira
Lake,
this
temple
is
one
of
the
most
important
and
popularly
visited
temples
in
Colombo.
Built
during
the
late
19th
century,
this
temple
is
a
perfect
conglomeration
of
ancient
architecture
and
modern
aesthetics.