Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Colombo Sri Lanka
Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Kelaniya, Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka, Western Province
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Quick Facts
Maurya Period • Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indian Buddhist architecture style, Stupa architecture style, Vihara architecture style architecture • National Heritage Site
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Historical Significance
The Mahavamsa chronicles the legendary third visit of the Buddha to Lanka, specifically to Kelaniya, to mediate a dispute between Naga kings Chulodara and Mahodara over a gem-set throne.
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Architecture Highlights
This Monument showcases Sri Lankan Buddhist architecture style, Indian Buddhist architecture style, Stupa architecture style, Vihara architecture style architecture and traditional Kelaniya Vihara ...
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