(Translated by Google) An interesting place..a different from other dagobas in Sri Lanka .. (Original) සිත් නිවන තැනක්..ලංකාවෙ වෙනත් චෛත්‍යවලට වඩා වෙනස් එකක්..

Kalutara Bodhiya is located in Kalutara, Western Province of Sri Lanka. Situated on the Galle Colombo main road, by the side of Kalu River just south of Kalutara city, it is believed to be one of the 32 saplings of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It's a very important Buddhist temple Kalutara Viharaya and a modern Stupa, Kalutara Chaitya are located in close proximity to this sacred fig. One of the most venerated religious place in Sri Lanka, there are many local Buddhists and foreign tourists visit this religious place daily.

Kalutara Bodhiya stands as a remarkable religious destination deserving of your visit. Situated along the Colombo-Galle road, this Buddhist temple is impeccably maintained and offers a serene peaceful environment, ideal for deep reflection and spiritual introspection. I wholeheartedly suggest exploring this site if you wish to delve into Sri Lankan culture and history or simply seek a tranquil and meditative experience.

Kalutara Bodhiya is a Bodhi tree located in Kalutara, Western Province of Sri Lanka. Situated on the Galle Colombo main road, by the side of Kalu River just south to the Kalutara city, it is believed to be one of the 32 saplings of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. A Buddhist temple Kalutara Viharaya and a modern Stupa, Kalutara Chaitya are located in close proximity to this sacred fig. One of the most venerated religious place in Sri Lanka, hundreds of Buddhists and foreign tourists visit this religious place daily.

Early 1900’s Kalutara is a resort town located approximately 40km south of Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital. Once an important spice-trading center, the city’s name is derived from the Kalu Ganga River (‘Black River’ in native Sinhala). In the 11th Century, the town was temporarily made a capital on the orders of a South Indian Prince. The region was later planted with coconut trees, whose by-products are used for both internal and external trade. The location also boast fortifications dating back from the times when Portuguese, Dutch and British vied for control of the area. The 38-meter long Kalutara Bridge was built at the mouth of the Kalu Ganga River and serves as a major link between the country’s Western and Southern border. At the southern end of the bridge lies the 3 stories-high Kalutara Vihara, a Buddhist temple built in the 1960s which holds the distinction of being the only stupa in the world that is hollow.

Beautiful view in day & night

Very nice view...

A very beautiful religious place that calms the mind🍃

Famous religious place Kindly remind to wear suitable clothes You can arrange "Bodhipuja" here Do not put garbage everywhere.

Kalutara Bodhiya is a remarkable buddhist destination when travel to down south. Located facing to Colombo - Galle main road and Kalu river. Good place for meditation. Peaceful and calm place maintained by "Kalutara Bodhi Bharakara Mandalaya". Large and advanced vehicle park is available. Nice sunset view can be seen from "Ihala Maluwa".

Nestled along Kalu Ganga river, Kalutara Bodhi is one of the frequently visited pilgrimage by locals for praying. Many of foreigners also visit this place. When you just enter Kalutara South along 600 M concrete bridge, you will see a big stupa to the left and Bodhi tree to the right. You will immediately feel the serene environment of the premises with people praying and worshiping. Stupa is a hollow concrete structure where you can go inside. In the middle of the stupa there is small stupa. The wall is painted with the life stories of Lord Buddha. You can enjoy the tranquility of the place. Since it is along the Kalu Ganga, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kalu Ganga which finally merge with Indian Ocean. Bodhi is on the 32 sampling of Sri Maha Boddhi. That mean it has history connected to Lord Buddha himself.

(Translated by Google) How the feet look in Kalutara (Original) කළුතරට ශ්‍රි පාදය දිස්වන අයුරු

Kalutara Bodhiya is a Bodhi tree located in Kalutara, Western Province of Sri Lanka. Situated on the Galle Colombo main road, by the side of Kalu River just south to the Kalutara city,

one of the most sacred budhhist temples in Sri lanka. kaluthara Bodiya is a historic landmark which has a long history

A wonderful place to visit in your trip to kalutara. There is a big car park as well. Normally you can go inside the stupa, but in the afternoon the door is closed (not very sure).

Although temple faces the busy Galle road, Temple is a place where you feel relaxed when you enter the place of pilgrimage. You can worship freely on a weekday. 🙏

One of the most beautiful place to visit. Very famous Buddhist sacred temple. Plenty of car parking available.

Very sacred place for buddhists.

One of the most sacred places of veneration in Sri Lanka which situated in the heart of the Kalutara town facing the most beautiful “Kalu Ganga”. The Kalutara Bodhiya is iconic not only because of the Bodhiya, but the “stupa”. One place you should not misses to visit.

One of the great Buddhist temple in kalutara. The speciality of this is the way of "sthupa" built. This is the 1st concrete architectural designed using computers in early age. Inside the main building is the real temple. Ample parking available close by.

Beautiful view with Kalu river and sea

Really this is the one of beautiful place in kaluthara 🌅In the evening you can see the beauty of sun setting behind the bridge

Most sacred, calm, great viewed, mostly visited Buddhist temple in the country, the location & access is more easy as it located in gall road.

"Kalutara Bodhiya is an old Bodhi tree which is identified as one of the 32 saplings of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi which was planted during the reign of king Devanampiyatissa in the 2nd century BC at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. According to ancient chronicle Sinhala Bodhiwamsa, 32 saplings of sacred figs, which were sprouted from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, were planted in various parts of the country as instructed by Arahant Mahinda Thera. Further the chronicle states that this Bodhi tree existed intact till the 15th century AD".

The stupa is somewhat of a engineering masterpiece as it the larger stupa houses a smaller stupa inside. The semi spherical shape of the larger stupa is self supporting and you will not see any supporting columns inside. Apart from the engineering aspect, this temple is well respected and revered in the Sri Lankan society, so much so that every time a vehicle passes by, the passengers would make a monetary donation, often to invoke blessings.

Feeling calm and best place to cool down mind. They accept only donations and didn't collect money for keeping shoes. That's how temple shoud be. Realy appreciate team who maintain this place.

Nice place.very heart touching place.I love it very much

The best place to visit in kaluthra town. beautiful & peaceful place .

Kalutara Bodhiya is an excellent religious site that is well worth a visit. Its immaculate condition and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect place for reflection and spiritual contemplation. I highly recommend this destination to anyone seeking a glimpse into Sri Lankan culture and history, as well as those looking for a serene and contemplative experience.

The most sacred place in kalutara. Unless you visit the temple when you are in kalutara, there is always a sense of incompleteness. The "stupa" unlike most temples, is made in a way that alows you to venture inside. Its calm and cool. you can sit for hours and hours without getting bored. A must to go if tou visit kalutara

I had a wonderful experience visiting the Buddhist temple in Kaluthara. The separate car park made it convenient to access, and even though there was ongoing maintenance on the chaithya, it didn’t hinder the peaceful atmosphere for pilgrims like me. The availability of flowers and other items from roadside shops added to the experience, and I found it to be a truly calm and serene place.

A buddhist temple located in Kaluthara. There is a separate car park. There is a ongoing maintenance on chaithya, but that is not a problem for pilgrims. You can buy flowers and other things from roadside shops. A calm and peaceful place.

The best place in the town if you want to relax a little. The place is respected by most sri lankans and the Bodhiya is operated by a founadtion, so the place is very well organised. Also has taken many COVID19 related precautions. There is a buddhist library and information centre is available for you to get info. Kalutara is known for this place + mangoosteen basically.

Very famous temple in kalutara district. Many peoples were comming to pray the bodiya tree

Kaluthara Bodhiya is a famous Buddhist temple where facing to Galle road adjoining Kalu River. It's a wonderful experience I have ever seen. Recommend for all.

Popular sacred place among Buddhists. Unique architecture where you can visit inside a dagoba. A must visit if you wish to go to Kaluthara.

Calm and quite meditation area with river....

A sapling of original Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree, can be found in this sacred place. A restful, tranquil and calm environment for one to engage in religious observances with an undisturbed mind

Kalutara Bodhiya is a Bodhi tree (sacred fig) located in Kalutara, Western Province of Sri Lanka

Located in Kalutara, on the Galle Colombo main road, by the side of Kalu River.

favorite place

A place where you can have piece of mind

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Religious place

Special place those who worship and those who travel...!!!!

Nice place for relaxing

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Free for all

Amazing place

Budist temple

Well organized secure parking... Visitors can go and worship with peace of mind...

It's very calm place

Nice

Perfect

Faith is good

Relax place

Feel very calm and relax. A place that give you the peace.

Located at the mouth of the Black River,

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Mind Relaxing . I love this place

Nice place

Calm and quite place.

Exceptional buddhist destination...

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I love it my fav place

I like

Blessd

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Calm place to relax your mind.

(Translated by Google) Having a free environment (Original) නිදහස් පරිසරයක් තිබීම

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(Translated by Google) It is a sacred place where Buddhists come with devotion. (Original) බෞද්ධයන් භක්තියෙන් යුතුව පැමිණෙන පුද බිමකි..

Kalutara Bodhiya is a Bodhi tree (sacred fig) located in Kalutara, Western Province of Sri Lanka. Situated on the Galle Colombo main road, by the side of Kalu River just south to the Kalutara city, it is believed to be one of the 32 saplings of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.[1] A Buddhist temple Kalutara Viharaya and a modern Stupa, Kalutara Chaitya are located in close proximity to this sacred fig.[2] One of the most venerated religious place in Sri Lanka, hundreds of Buddhists and foreign tourists visit this religious place daily.[3]

It is a very Sacred place for buddhists. Relaxes your mind even it’s situated adjacent to busy road. Kalu ganga flows adjacently and there’s a good panoramic view from here.

Most buddhist religious place in srilanka. But everyone can visit their. No need guide. Free entering . Better covered shoulder and knees.

Very calm quite place in these days less crowd.

(Translated by Google) Another place of remembrance for the whole universe (Original) මුලු මාහත් වීෂ්වයටම තවත් මතක තැනක්

Please 🙏 to worshipped when travelling to down south

One of the most respected Buddhist shrine.

(Translated by Google) Handabima is a sacred place that provides a great service to the country and the nation .. (Original) රටට ජාතියට මහා සේවයක් සපයන පුදබිම හඳබිම..

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To busy

Grate and beutifull palce.

In the morning and in the evening we can see lot of beautiful sceneries from here . COME AND SEE IT!!.😍

A place where you can watch the sun rise amd sun set easily on a breath taking background. Nice place for photographerst to get a beautiful shot of a sunset or a long exposure shot of tail lights.

Nice place

Well know bridge in the country. It has been there for nearly 100 years and it has been renovated few times in the past. Looking at it from the above is much nicer than when you going through it from ground.

There is no special things to write here if this is a normal bridge. The Kalu Ganga(river) meet ocean through this bridge. Very attractive place for photographers and beauty lovers. You could see Sripada Mountain here on the end of the year months.

Two bridges across Kalu Ganga separated by small island at middle of the river

beautiful place to watch kalutara river and sea

Beautiful very attractive place.

(Translated by Google) care of kalutara. (Original) brige of kalutara.

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Attractive place

Good photo location

she does what a bridge needs to do

Anyone can see river, sea & mountains stay on the bridge

Scenic

Beautiful view with kalutara temple👌

before 1980's there were only one bridge for railway line and for other vehicles

One of the beautiful brdge in Sri Lanka.. This bridge has 2 another bridges for railway. The bridge made in early 1900.

In early morning can catch a nice breath catching view

There are two bridges near kalutara. This one is located near to the historical Kalutara bodiya connecting Kalutarata north and Kalutara south across the Kalu river by A2 main road and railway. There is a specialty about this bridge, according to the folklores this is the only place in the world that you can see the start point of river from the river's end point. According to folklores the start point of the Kalu river is Samanala Kanda (AKA Sri padaya, Adam's peak) and end point is Kalutara which is sure. If you are lucky and there is no fog you might be able to see the Samanala kanda from this bridge. The bridge will be decorated with Buddhist flag an series of light in Poya days. Further you can see the Indian ocean from one side while seeing the Kalu river

Nice place

Nice

Great view when the sun sets and this is the only place in sri lanka that you can see both places where a river starts and ends.

View of both railway and road bridges from Kalutara bodhi udamaluwa.

Most Colorful lightning for vesak festival......

Kalutara temple is commemorating the Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death at a grand scale. Vesak 2017.

My city

Nice senery

Nice view

The 38-meter(125ft) long Kalutara Bridge was built at the mouth of the Kalu Ganga River and serves ... Railway Bridge Over.

Beauty of Kalutara.

This is actually two seperate bridges connected by a small island in the middle of the "Kaku" river. The old Kalutara bridge (and the old railway bridges) was built in the late 19th century during the British colonial era. The present bridge was built in the mid 1980's by the Swedish construction company "Skanska". There are also two new railway bridges running parallel to the two main bridges.

It has beautiful view of lake and sea and kaluthara temple

A very relaxing place to visit in Sri Lanka 🤩🤩🤩

This is Buddhist temple in Kaluthara. This has a stupa which you can climb to inside of it and in the inside there is a another stupa. This is one of the miracle engineering of Sri Lankan engineers. Must visit this place.

My mind relaxing place 🙏🇱🇰

Very relaxing place to visit. Though it has some covid restrictions, it still surround by the river and the sea. Sun set and sun rise can be seen from the upper deck clearly. Religious place but more of a tourist attraction.

good location near the kalu river and very famous budhist tample

A most sacred religious place in kaluthara town. You can worship kaluthara bodiya and pagoda here. You can see a best looking of the river and the bridge from the pagoda. The praking is after the first bridge. i visit here 20th february 202 they did'nt give access to the pagoda.

Very historic place and every budhist should go.

A Buddhist temple Kalutara Viharaya and a modern Stupa, Kalutara Chaitya are located in close proximity to this sacred fig. One of the most venerated religious place in Sri Lanka, hundreds of Buddhists and foreign tourists visit this religious place daily.

Very Valuable & Oldest Temple in Sri lanka..🙏

Well engineered Buddhist pagoda

Nice place

Very calm and quiet place.

Very calm place.. most beautiful buddhist temple.

The beautiful buddhist temple near the Kalu River

A calm place in very busy location

Very famous place among Buddhism.. Clam and historical place...

Very peaceful place .... namo budhdhaya ...

Very relax place! And verry important place for buddhism!!!!

This is the place where we go when we need to calm from day to day routing. As a buddhist I love very much Kalutara Bodhiya

Kalutara Bodhiya is another ancient and relaxing place located in kalutara area. It has historical value. Kalutara Bodhiya and the Kalu river brings green view to the area.

The Kalutara Chaitya is a Stupa (buddhist shrine) located immediately south of the Kalutara Bridge in the Kalutara District of Sri Lanka. It is one of only a few hollow Buddhist stupas in the world and its interior contains 74 murals, each depicting a different aspect of the Buddha's life. Four small chaityas (stupas) are located inside the larger hollow stupa and on the walls of the larger stupa, scenes from Jataka tales are painted. Visitors can walk inside the Kalutara Chaitya to worship and to look at the statues and wall paintings of the stories of Buddha. The stupa was commissioned by Sir Cyril de Zoysa, with the design undertaken by Justin Samarasekera in collaboration with A. N. S. Kulasinghe. The construction was carried out by the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka, whose computer (the first in the country) enabled the complicated calculations to be carried out. The large 30.5 m (100 ft) diameter and 91.5 m (300 ft) circumference concrete dome has a thin shell with a thickness of 140 mm (5.5 in). It was the first thin hemispherical shell built in the country. The site of the stupa was originally occupied by the Gangatilaka Vihara, however it was destroyed by the Portuguese when they invaded the country. The Portuguese subsequently built a fort on the small hill. The Dutch rebuilt and expanded the fort, which was surrendered to the British in 1796. The fort was converted into the office and residence of the Government agent. During the British colonial era, Galle Road was constructed between the Uda Maluva and the Pahala Maluva, splitting the site into two separate sections. The Kalutara Bodhiya, one of 32 saplings of the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, was shared with the official residence of the Government agent and the local Kachcheri. De Zoysa persuaded the government to relocate the agent’s residence and offices to a site he owned in Nagoda, in order to allow the development and restoration of the Bodhi premises. The foundation was laid in 1964, and the pinnacle of the Chaitya was topped in January 1974. The pinnacle was unveiled and relics deposited in the inner chamber by President J. R. Jayewardene on 28 February 1980.

It's a very popular Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka.

This is an old temple situated at the border of Kalu river,in Kalutara city. This also called as Gangathilaka viharaya. Very beautiful calm location. Public transport also available via buses and trains. 40 Km away from Colombo fort. People used this place to photoshoots of there weddings, because this place is very attractive all along the day. A rich parking also available. On the poyadays a lot of pilgrimages come to observing Sil at this location. Therefore if you planned to visit this location, try to skip poyadays and long weekends.

This is one of most famous buddhist pilgrimages in Sri Lanka. Free entrance.

Famous buddhist temple near to colombo mathara road.

Kalutara Bodhiya is an old Bodhi tree which is identified as one of the 32 saplings of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi which was planted during the reign of king Devanampiyatissa in the 2nd century BC at Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. According to ancient chronicle Sinhala Bodhiwamsa, 32 saplings of sacred figs, which were sprouted from Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, were planted in various parts of the country as instructed by Arahant Mahinda Thera. Further the chronicle states that this Bodhi tree existed intact till the 15th century AD. However it is said that the Buddhist public started to consider this place as a sacred place after a Pandyan prince named Wickrema Pandya planted a Bodhi tree at the Pahala Maluwa of the Kaluthara Bodhi premises in 1042 AD. Prince Wickrema Pandya served as a viceroy in Kalutara area during that period. After the Portuguese took over the control of Maritime Provinces of Sri Lanka in 16th century, the site of the Kalutara Bodhiya was converted into a fort probably due to strategic importance of its location. After the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English, who succeeded them as colonial rulers of Sri Lanka, also used Kalutara Bodhi premises for administrative and military purposes. During the 19th century when the British government started to construct railroads in Sri Lanka, it was decided to remove this Bodhi tree as it was obstructing the initial plans to build the Kalutara Railway bridge. But it was later decided to construct the bridge without harming the Bodhi tree, due to the protests made by the Buddhist public, who were led by Sandanayake Upasaka, a Buddhist layman in Kalutara area. The modern development of Kalutara Bodhiya as a religious place initiated when the Kalutara Buddhist Society was formed in 1931. The main objectives of this society were the welfare of the Buddhists and the development of Buddhism in Kalutara area. After Ceylon gained independence from Britain in 1948, the newly appointed government led by Prime Minister Rt. Hon. D. S. Senanayake, on the request made by Sir. Cyrill de Soysa, took measures to remove other establishments from the area to keep the Kalutara Bodhiya site only for religious purposes. The Kalutara Bodhi Trust (KBT) was established by Sir Cyril de Zoysa, a prominent lawyer, senator and notary public, with the help of six other lawyers in November 7, 1951.

Very nice and sectred temple in 🇱🇰

A very remarkable Buddhist religious worship place. Very calm even located in the city centre. The landscape is rich in attractive natural beauties including both river, sea and surrounding land spaces. Evenings are more pleasant with the view of the sun set.

One of the best Spiritual place in sri lanka. Try to meditate under Boo Tree. 🙏🙏🙏

Such a blissful place for Buddhists as well as any traveller.

One of the historical place near the river. wonderful place to visit

Great place for a couple. Very calm and quiet. Hidden place in a busy city

Kalutara Bodhiya is mostly popular with Buddhist people in Sri Lanka. Most of the time this area is crowded but you can do your worships without getting bothered.

Temple was peaceful and is located in a huge premises Buddhist stupa is at a distance ( Wandhana pujawak ) in kalutara bodhiya We visited during the start of summer but it was quite hot so do plan to take your slippers to the stand near the temple 🙏❤️

A peaceful and well-maintained Buddhist temple located in Kalutara near the Colombo-Galle road. Beautiful environment with a view of the Kalu River and sea. Washrooms were in good condition and this place usually busy in the mornings. but a great place to relax and experience Buddhist culture. A must-visit place.

Beautiful place. A place that attracts tourists. The pagoda is also a great design. When you go up, the surrounding view is very beautiful. If there was a tunnel or a bridge for the devotees to go to the pagoda and the Bodhi, it would be worth crossing the road. It would be worth it if the parking lot was nearby. Devotees have to come a long way after stopping the vehicles. It is difficult when the sun and rain are strong.

Kaluthara Bodiya (Kaluthara Stupa) is a sacred Buddhist place in Sri Lanka. Buddhist people come here for blessing. This place is unique because people can enter the inside of the stupa in here

Very calm and quiet place.

This is one of the most significant Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. It is situated in the Galle road beside the Kalu River. People normally stop vehicles while passing this temple and not forget to worship. Even though it is situated in the middle of a very busy area, the place is so calm, relaxing and windy. There are places to keep slippers. The temple is situated in both sides of the road.can access the other side through the underground sub way. There is a huge parking area seperately in the other side of the river. We can park the car there and walk to the temple through the bridge of Kalu river.

Excellent example of Beautiful Temple, it's a very quiet place located near the mid of city

This is a very sacred place to all Buddhists. There is a pagoda where you get to walk inside it. The bo tree which is located here is known for miracles amongst Buddhists.

A big area for a lot of people to worship and has enough space. Always have a calm, quiet and a peaceful time there. Worth to visit.

There is like zero crowed during morning and day time. So recommended to go during day time if you are visiting to worship lord Buddha, and get your mind to ease. Will be a lot crowded during evening and weekends. If you are traveling by personal vehicle there is a vehicle park bit away from the temple. Do not stop your vehicle Infront of the temple, you may get a ticket for violating the traffic law. So other than that it's all good.

A special place for Sri Lankan Buddhists, also a place you can see both berth place and end of a river

This place can calm our mind obviously a religious place so we must wear charm and long clothes