Top Things to do in North Western Province
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10 Sights & Landmarks in North Western Province That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in North Western Province, Sri Lanka including Na Uyana Monastery, Namal Anga Raja Maha Viharaya, Arankelle Ancient Monastery, Siri Gautama Sambuddharaja Maligawa, Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Polgahawela, Hatthikuchchi Viharaya, Reswehera Rajamaha Vihara, Yapahuwa, Holy Cross National Shrine, Yapahuwa Rock Fortress.
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1. Na Uyana Monastery
2. Namal Anga Raja Maha Viharaya
3. Arankelle Ancient Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Albia-Newton - Weston super Mare, United Kingdom
Beautiful ancient monastery in the jungle. Built by Buddhist monks between the 4th and 8th Centuries Lovely to explore Get the site guardian to give you a tour if you can. He is very knowledgeable
4. Siri Gautama Sambuddharaja Maligawa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Siri Gautama Sambuddharaja Maligawa (Grand Temple of The Gautama Buddha) is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. This magnificent temple was completed in 2012 to honor Gautama Buddha celebrating the 2600th anniversary of his enlightenment. The temple was built through the great meritorious intentions and guidance of the most venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero. The statues, paintings, carvings and all other art works in the temple were made exclusively by highly skilled Sri Lankan artists. As well, thousands of devotees connected to Mahamevnawa monasteries in the country and abroad gave their full financial and volunteer support. By placing the first stone the construction work of the grand temple was started on 6th February 2011 and the construction work was finished completely just in one year and five months. On 2nd July 2012 the temple was offered to Gautama Buddha and opened to the Public in a grand opening ceremony.
Reviewed By subuddhij - Australia, null
Having visited temples in countries like Thailand, Singapore, Austraila, I think these are unarguably the best modern day Buddha Statues. They have been crafted, highlighting the unique physical features of the Lord Buddha, hence being inside this temple building was truly a beautiful experience. Also, you if you get the time right, you may see hundreds of Buddhist monks going on alms round to the lunch area, at about 10.30 am. It is truly a marvelous sight to see so many Buddhist monks walking mindfully. If you are interested in learning a bit of Buddhist wisdom, You may also get a chance to talk directly with a practicing Buddhist monk. Overall it is a very spiritually enriching experience and one that I keep coming back to every time I visit Sri Lanka.
5. Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Polgahawela
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
6. Hatthikuchchi Viharaya
7. Reswehera Rajamaha Vihara
8. Yapahuwa
9. Holy Cross National Shrine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By 882surangap - Ekala, Sri Lanka
This church is a highly sacred place for Catholics in Sri Lanka, lot of people go there for many requests and to ask for strength to overcome obstacles. This church is built on a Grave Yard and is very near to beach. It is told this is a miracle church.
10. Yapahuwa Rock Fortress
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