Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Kandy District, Central Province

February 5, 2022 Ying Subia

Discover the best top things to do in Kandy District, Sri Lanka including Embekke Devalaya, Hindagala Temple, Pothgul Viharaya, Asgiriya Maha Viharaya, Embekka Devalaya, Nelligala International Buddhist Center, Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Kundasale, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Temple of the Gadaladenia, Natha Devale.
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1. Embekke Devalaya

Embekka Village Three Kilometers from the Peradeniya Botanical Gardens, Handessa 20480 Sri Lanka
Excellent
43%
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11%
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4.5 based on 81 reviews

Embekke Devalaya

Reviewed By guialanka - Kandy District, Sri Lanka

It's a one of the great wood carving temple in Sri Lanka build in 14 century in Gampola period. Very beautiful carving & interesting history. Little temple but it's a amazing site. must see in Kandy

2. Hindagala Temple

On the road from Peradeniya to Deltota, Peradeniya Sri Lanka
Excellent
57%
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Hindagala Temple

3. Pothgul Viharaya

Anagarika Darmapala Mawatha, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka +94 81 2 225050
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Pothgul Viharaya

4. Asgiriya Maha Viharaya

Wariyapola Sri Sumangala Mawatha, Kandy Sri Lanka +94 81 4 471342
Excellent
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Asgiriya Maha Viharaya

5. Embekka Devalaya

Embekka Pilimatalawa Road, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka
Excellent
48%
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

Embekka Devalaya

Reviewed By sydneysider48 - Sydney, Australia

In the grounds of the Royal Palace this historic arcaded structure has some magnificent old carved wooden columns.

6. Nelligala International Buddhist Center

Kobbekaduwa, Murutalawa 20232 Sri Lanka +94 81 3 832508 https://www.facebook.com/pg/NelligalaInternationalBuddhistCentre/about/?ref=page_internal
Excellent
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Nelligala International Buddhist Center

Reviewed By srilankansafetour - Kirindiwela, Sri Lanka

It is 11 km away from Kandy City & can drive within 30 minutes by privet vehicle. The road condition is very good until top to the Temple car park. This is very newly Build Temple including Stupa, Image house,Bodhi Tree, Golden color Buddhist status and Relics. The view is very beautiful & better to go morning or evening if it is sunny day. Thank you.

7. Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Kundasale

Warapitiya Road, Kundasale 20168 Sri Lanka +94 77 032 4342 [email protected] http://mahamevnawabm.org/kandy/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Kundasale

This monastery is located on a beautiful hillside just outside of Kandy proper. When you visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, stop by our monastery in Kundasale to talk with the monks there. You will have a chance to see the sacred stupa and Bodhi Tree monuments.

8. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka +94 812 234 226 [email protected] http://www.sridaladamaligawa.lk/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 11,934 reviews

Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

Sri Dalada Maligawa (Sinhala: ශ්‍රී දළදා මාළිගාව) or The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex which houses the Relic of the tooth of Buddha. Since ancient times, the relic has played an important role in local politics because it is believed that whoever holds the relic holds the governance of the country. Kandy was the last capital of the Sinhalese kings and is a UNESCO world heritage site partly due to the temple. The temple which houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha is one of the holiest shrines in the entire Buddhist world.

Reviewed By Getaway291528 - Bristol, United Kingdom

Fantastic temple and we were lucky enough to have an excellent bespoke guide who was able to explain the history of the Sacred Tooth Relic and all it means to the Sri Lankan Buddhist followers. A definite must to visit and try to plan your visit during one of the thrice daily "prayer" times.

9. Temple of the Gadaladenia

Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka +94 71 626 0006 http://www.srilankantrekking.com
Excellent
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4.0 based on 185 reviews

Temple of the Gadaladenia

Reviewed By mytropicaljournal - Colombo, Sri Lanka

A 14th century ancient Buddhist temple with Sinhalese and Hindu unique architectural mix. Once abandoned, the temple is locate 12 km away from city centre on top of a rock with lush green view of paddy fields and villages. The place is basically for historians who love explore different cultures. Area is renowned for brass work.

10. Natha Devale

Temple Square, Kandy 20000 Sri Lanka +94 81 2 222608 http://buddhistplacesinsrilanka.weebly.com/natha-devalaya.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 35 reviews

Natha Devale

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