Things to do in Western Province, Sri Lanka: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

June 6, 2021 Alida England

Discover the best top things to do in Western Province, Sri Lanka including Chabad of Colombo, Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple, Sri Vishnu Kovil, Sri Anjaneyar Temple, Kelani Raja Maha Viharaya, Maligatenna Rajamaha Viharaya, Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil, Kalutara Bodhiya, Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple, Borella All Saints Church.
Restaurants in Western Province

1. Chabad of Colombo

70 Green Path, Colombo 00300 Sri Lanka +94 77 340 9048 [email protected] http://www.chabadsrilanka.com
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Chabad of Colombo

The Chabad House is located in a large and spacious building in the city center. It functions as a Jewish center that gives service to all Jewish needs: Synagogue, Mikva, Library, a kosher restaurant, dormitories and more.

2. Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple

Asokarama Maha Viharaya Kalutara North, Kalutara 12000 Sri Lanka +94 34 2 238675 http://www.asokaramaya.org/#/contact-us/
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple

3. Sri Vishnu Kovil

No. 7 Vishnu Kovil Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 31000 Sri Lanka +94 11 2 712768 https://www.facebook.com/dehiwalavishnukovil/
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Sri Vishnu Kovil

4. Sri Anjaneyar Temple

3/11 Sri Bodhirukkarama Road, Kalubowila-Dehiwala, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 31000 Sri Lanka +94 11 2 726444 http://www.srianjaneyartemple.org
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Sri Anjaneyar Temple

5. Kelani Raja Maha Viharaya

Kelaniya Sri Kalyan Viharaya, kelaniya, Colombo Sri Lanka +94 11 2 911505 http://Www.kelaniyatemple.org
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Kelani Raja Maha Viharaya

6. Maligatenna Rajamaha Viharaya

Gampaha 11000 Sri Lanka +94 77 758 5016
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Maligatenna Rajamaha Viharaya

Reviewed By Joshlim2 - Florida Keys, United States

Our chauffeur Dimuth took us to the ancient temple located top of a huge rock near Colombo, we spend our last evening in srilanka on top, we could see around Colombo and beautiful sunset. Very historical place in a village hidden area.

7. Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

Kotahena, Colombo Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 101 reviews

Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil

Reviewed By 189diannec - Redmond, United States

This is a gorgeous Buddhist temple with amazing art work. Take your time and allow at least an hour for the visit. Be sure to also allow time to study the art work in the museum.

8. Kalutara Bodhiya

Galle Colombo Main Road, Kalutara 12000 Sri Lanka http://kalutarabodhiya.com/
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4.5 based on 372 reviews

Kalutara Bodhiya

The kalutara bodiya is one of the religious place which is venerated by all buddhist in sri lanka. anybody who comes from colombo or galle stop over at the sacred shrine to pay their respects by way of worshipping and offerings. here is a hollow dagoba with interesting paintings.

Reviewed By kalanaprasanka - Kandy, Sri Lanka

One of the most recognized places in Kalutara specifically among buddhists. Situated either side of the Colombo Galle main road. Has a scenic view adding to it’s religious importance. One of the rare places where you find a ‘chithya’ inside another and you can walk inside it

9. Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple

Thimbirigasyaya Rd, Colombo 00500 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 197 reviews

Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple

Reviewed By T6993KXdavidm - Bathurst, Australia

A visit here is a step back in history. This establishment is steeped in tradition and well worth a visit

10. Borella All Saints Church

96 Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha, Colombo 01000 Sri Lanka +94 11 2 693051
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Borella All Saints Church

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