Most reviewed Buddhist temples in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka to visit (Updated December, 2023)

Gangaramaya Temple

Buddhist temple

Historic Buddhist temple with a robust collection of artifacts & statues, plus vocational training.

4.60 (10K reviews) (~9.97 km from centre)

Bellanwila Vihara Royal Temple

Buddhist temple

Iconic temple with a bodhi tree grown from one of the 32 saplings from the sacred Anuradhapura tree.

4.80 (8K reviews) (~2.08 km from centre)

Kotte Rajamaha Vihara කෝට්ටේ රජමහා විහාරය

Buddhist temple

😐 Nestled in the heart of Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the Kotte Raja Maha Vihara is a serene sanctuary of historical and spiritual significance. This sacred Buddhist temple, known locally as "කෝට්ටේ රජ මහා විහාරය," is a cherished relic of Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage. Situated in the Western pro...

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~6.28 km from centre)

Srī Sambōdhi Mahavihāra Temple

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👍👍 Very calm & quiet religious Buddhist Temple. A very mind soothing place

4.70 (1K reviews) (~8.84 km from centre)

Sri Devram Viharaya Temple

Buddhist temple

👍👍 Very peaceful and calm place. Recommending to visit in the evening since it's more peaceful and beautiful. There is so much historical information you can get, and you can see the sample creation of the famous Dandu Monara.

4.60 (631 reviews) (~7.28 km from centre)

Aśōkārāma Temple

Buddhist temple

Tranquil Buddhist temple with a white stupa & colorful frescoes & statues.

4.60 (435 reviews) (~7 km from centre)

Pillewa Bodhiraja Temple

Buddhist temple

😠 The chief monk is a money chasing man with no buddhist value. He is looking at all the vehicles come to the temple, call them, ask to come to him and ask for donations. Money minded monk. Disgrace to buddhism . Should chase away him or the temple will get wasted

4.50 (407 reviews) (~2.38 km from centre)

Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple

Buddhist temple

This traditional place of worship built in 1916 features a 39-foot-tall statue of Buddha.

4.60 (176 reviews) (~6.72 km from centre)

Ganelandha Ancient Buddhist Temple ගනේලන්ද පුරාණ විහාරය

Buddhist temple

😐 A famous temple with a tall Buddha statue in Thalawatugoda. Every year they perform a drumming & dance event, an ancient ritual called 'GAMMADUWA' where hundreds of male dancers clad in white dance to invoke blessings of God Paththini.

4.80 (165 reviews) (~7.61 km from centre)