Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka

September 2, 2021 Osvaldo Hartline

Coordinates: 7°N 81°E / 7°N 81°E / 7; 81
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1. Kebiliththa - Siyambalawa devalaya

Yala National Park, Block IV, Yala National Park Sri Lanka http://www.kebiliththa.org/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Kebiliththa - Siyambalawa devalaya

2. Nallur Kovil

Jaffna Sri Lanka +44 7576 736576 http://www.nalluran.com
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4.5 based on 577 reviews

Nallur Kovil

Reviewed By chathuandishanka - Kalutara, Sri Lanka

One of the major Hindu temples in Sri Lanka. People from all religions visit here without a division. Temple is very big that you have plenty to see inside. Men are required to remove their top clothing to enter the temple. No any restrictions for women. No photos inside. Dress accordingly as this is a religious place.

3. Nagadipa Purana Vihara

Nagadipa / Nainativu Island, Jaffna 40000 Sri Lanka +94 77 651 9268
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4.5 based on 183 reviews

Nagadipa Purana Vihara

Reviewed By chathuandishanka - Kalutara, Sri Lanka

One of 16 most sacred Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka. It is believed that the lord Buddha visited this place to resolve a conflict between two rulers of the island. The monks of this temple had gone through immense of hardships to protect this place during the civil war. In the temple museum you can find lot of information regarding this. Since it is located in a small island separated from the main land it has an added additional value. You need to take a boat from the kurikadduwan jetty to reach here. Boats operate regularly and it take about 20 mins for the ride. Ticket is 40 rupees one way. They load a lot of people per boat, so don’t expect any comfort. Boat will drop you at the temple jetty. But to take the return boat you need to walk or take a tuk towards the jetty near the Hindu kovil which is about 1km away.

4. Ruwanwelisaya

Abhayawewa Rd, Anuradhapura 50000 Sri Lanka +94 25 2 222120 http://amazinglanka.com/wp/ruwanveli-maha-seya
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4.5 based on 988 reviews

Ruwanwelisaya

At 300 feet, it is the third biggest stupa in Anuradhapura.

Reviewed By Mithila_kumarasinghe - Doha, Qatar

Ruwanwalisaya is a stupa sacrad to many Buddhist all over the world, It was built by King Dutugamunu, It is believed that the relics of the Buddha are enshrined with the stupa, which is the largest collection of his relics anywhere. Additional tips: * The Stupa quite busy during the poya days, * Men are required to wear long pants and women must cover their shoulders and were lose pants or skirts. * Parking available in walking distance. * Area quite hot during day time * Please protect the site.

5. Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple

Matale, Aluvihara Aluvihara Junction, Matale Rd, Matale 21000 Sri Lanka +94 66 2 222533 http://www.aluvihara.virusinc.org
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4.5 based on 279 reviews

Aluvihara Rock Cave Temple

Reviewed By GirishD446 - Hyderabad, India

Around 160 MT high rock temple situated in natural caves having reclining Buddha statues. Caves are having paintings on walls & ceilings of different eras crafted by different kings. Excellent place to visit. It takes around 1 hr to climb and back.

6. Weherahena Buddhist Temple

Weherahena RD Weherahena, Matara 81000 Sri Lanka +94 71 492 4107 http://www.weherahenatemple.org
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4.5 based on 141 reviews

Weherahena Buddhist Temple

Reviewed By pavanai2019 - Matara, Sri Lanka

We are Buddhist and we a like to go there.i think no ticket for local and foreigners people.we going day small children giving us to flower for praying.its very good.

7. Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara

450 B North of Tangalle, Tangalle 82200 Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 714 reviews

Mulgirigala Raja Maha Vihara

Mulgirigala Is call as small sigiriya . it is situated just 15 KM far from tangalle . one of king was control the big rock long time ago . now its call mulgirigala Rajamaha viharaya.

Reviewed By DTGalle_1 - Sri Lanka, null

It's almost 16km away from Tangalle main city and only half an hour drive to the temple. you can park your vehicle next to the temple and need to climb around 500 steps to the top of the rock where you reach beautiful place you can see morning sunrise and evening sunset both. The temple is more than 150 years old and still it maintaining with good condition. It you're a foreigner you can always hire a guide who will well explain every valuable points. If you are passing by Tangalle this place is must visit

8. Mihintale

Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
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4.5 based on 1,383 reviews

Mihintale

Reviewed By malithadissa - Negombo, Sri Lanka

According to legend, it was at Mihintale – literally “Mahinda’s Hill” – that the Indian missionary Mahinda, met and converted King Devanampiyatissa in 247 BC, establishing Buddhism as the island’s state religion. Mahinda was the son of the great Mauryan emperor Asoka, sent by his father to bring word of the Buddha’s teachings to Sri Lanka. Buddhism was immediately embraced with fervour by the Sinhalese people and soon became firmly established in the island – unlike in India, its birthplace, where it would subsequently fall into terminal decline. Mihintale, on a higher plane All over the world, high places are given religious significance, with the result that devotees are always climbing steps. Sometimes on their knees. Mihintale is one such place, its various shrines connected by a total of some 1,840 steps that ultimately lead to the summit – steep enough to require deep breaths and a meditative pace. They were built in the reign of Bhathika Abhaya (22 BC–AD 7), although a later paved road provides a short cut up to the first level.there have so many histrionically place in here

9. Golden Temple of Dambulla

Dambulla 21100 Sri Lanka +94 66 2 283605 https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/561
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4.5 based on 5,708 reviews

Golden Temple of Dambulla

Reviewed By PennyScudamore

Best done with a guide to tell you all about the history and explain what you are seeing. All-in-all very impressive. Practical notes: it is a long climb up many stone steps to get there, so take plenty of water and wear good shoes. For the temples, ladies must cover their shoulders and legs, and everyone must take off their shoes - take a pair of socks with you if not already wearing them, as some of the pavings are outdoors and red hot!

10. Koneswaram Temple

Trincomalee Sri Lanka +94 70 333 3234 http://ecoworldtours.net
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4.5 based on 915 reviews

Koneswaram Temple

Reviewed By RamblingR - Melbourne, Australia

There is something exhilarating about standing on the top of a rock and taking in a magnificent view. From this temple, which is as close to God as anyone can get here in Trincomalee, the views over the Indian Ocean are sublime. There are small shrines built into the cliff and it is lovely to stand with Hindu devotees as they perform their rituals. The temple, the people, and the wonderful view make this place a worthy place to visit. On our way down the hill, after collecting our shoes, we sat in a coconut cafe, high above the cliff, sipping coconut water whilst immersing ourselves with this unforgettable cultural experience.

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