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The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in North Western Province, Sri Lanka
Discover the best top things to do in North Western Province, Sri Lanka including Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Polgahawela, Namal Anga Raja Maha Viharaya, Siri Gautama Sambuddharaja Maligawa, Hatthikuchchi Viharaya, Reswehera Rajamaha Vihara, Holy Cross National Shrine, Maraluwawa Rajamaha Viharaya, Umandawa Maha Vihara Monastery, Humbulugala Forest Monastery, Munneshwaram Hindu temple.
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1. Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Polgahawela
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
2. Namal Anga Raja Maha Viharaya
3. Siri Gautama Sambuddharaja Maligawa
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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.
4. Hatthikuchchi Viharaya
5. Reswehera Rajamaha Vihara
6. Holy Cross National Shrine
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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.
7. Maraluwawa Rajamaha Viharaya
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Umandawa Maha Vihara Monastery
9. Humbulugala Forest Monastery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Humbulugala Forest Monastery is a leading meditations centre offering Samatha (tranquility) and Vipassana (insight) meditation programmes. It is located in the site of a centuries old Buddhist temple in the Na-beta Forest Reserve close to Melsiripura. The surrounding forest reserve ensures a tranquil & pleasing environment ideal for a monastery focusing on practicing Buddhist meditations.
10. Munneshwaram Hindu temple
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By bolkar
Our driver/guide Mr. Gamini picked up up from our hotel Ramada Inn Colombo on February 1st at 9 am and our journey in Sri Lanka started ! Next stop Chilaw to visit Munneshwara temple and Manavari Temple ! Colombo to Chilaw on expressway/E03, and Rt A3 is about1hr 30min about 73km ! The Munneshwaram temple is an important regional Hindu temple in Sri Lanka. It has been in existence at least since 1000 CE ! According to Wiki " The construction began in 10th century CE. The temple is one of the ancient Pancha Ishwarams dedicated to Shiva in the region !The temple complex is a collection of five temples, including a Buddhist temple. The temple was destroyed twice by the Portuguese colonial officers, who handed over the properties to the Jesuits. Although the Jesuits built a Catholic chapel over the temple foundation, locals reconstructed the temple both times, once in 1578 and again in 1623". The Temple is beautiful ! Worth a visit !
