Best places: Religions in Rumassala, Sri Lanka

Sacred, historic temple said to be visited by the Buddha with paintings by a renowned artist.

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

Dome-shaped temple centered around a bodhi tree believed to be sprouted from a sacred sapling.

Roman Catholic 19th-century church known for a shrine containing part of St. Anthony's tongue.

Historic stone Hindu temple with intricate carvings, sculptures & colorful shrines.

👍👍 Matara Bodhiya is a sacred fig tree in Matara, Sri Lanka. Its origin can be traced back to a tragic story centred on King Kumara Dharmasena or Kumaradhatusena son of King Kasyapa of Sigiriya and his closet friend, Kalidasa, a famous dramatist and poet.

👍 A very calming environment. Buddhist Monastery in the area. Well maintained. Very crowded on poya days. Many religious TV programs are conducted here.

👍👍 A very beautiful church in Matara. It is also a very sacred place. The church was completely destroyed by the tsunami of 2004 and now stands the newly renovated church. A very blessed place. The church recorded the height of the tsunami waves. There is also a commemorative monument in his memor...

👍👍 Beautiful place. This place is becoming more popular. Well Managed and most importantly maintained by the Mosque authorities. Appreciate the tiring effort they have made to keep this place beautiful. There are ample parking space whoever visits to mosque or the burial ground. However there are 3whe...

👍👍 The church is very beautiful and has ample parking space. It is very quiet and calming inside. The father and the brother we met were kind,friendly and supportive. PS: Please note that the entrance is from the Lauries Rd. Google maps directed me somewhere else.

😠 It will be difficult for me to visit this temple due to the reason how the temple authorities ignored mistreatment of the elephant Sak Surin, the Thai elephant. This can't be a Buddhist temple. Update as at 7th September 2023: I visited Sak Surin (= Muthu Raja, the mistreated elephant in Sri Lan...

Unique Buddhist temple with a circular deck for sweeping views of the ocean & surrounding landscape.

👍👍 Maha Saman Devalaya or the Great Saman Temple (also called Sumana Saman Devalaya) is a shrine dedicated to deity Saman, situated at Ratnapura, Sri Lanka who is the presiding deity of the Sri Pada Mountain which is also called Samanthakuta meaning the mountain of Saman which is believed to have the l...

😐 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...

👍👍 Very sacred temple🙏 You have to climb up to the Vihara geya, Bodhin wahanse and the pagoda. Further climb up and can get to the sacred huge Buddha statue which is visible to the highrises in Colombo.

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

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

Old Buddhist temple complex built into rock formations featuring many statues & a serene atmosphere.

👍👍 One of the most beautiful churches I've ever been to. Nicely built and well maintained. A great place for a beautiful discussion with God. The environment calms your mind and relaxes you and makes you ready for the prayer. Definitely Worth a visit!

This stately Roman Catholic cathedral completed in 1881 features many detailed statues of saints.