“No, thaaththa,” Bindu said, “I don’t think so…” “Then,” Percy asked, “is it because of the Kelaniya Temple which is one of the places visited by Lord Buddha?” “That may have been a reason for ...

Buddharakkita was a king-maker. Chief Priest of the ancient temple of Kelaniya, he immersed himself in politics and affairs of business. He was also embroiled in a long-running court case by which he ...

The colourful Duruthu perahera of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is held ... a heap of paddy is 180 feet in circumference. Within the temple premises there are devalayas dedicated to Kataragama ...

According to the ancient texts of Sri Lanka, the Mahavansa and Dipavansa, the Buddha visited to bring an end to fighting between the two main tribes on the island. Kelaniya temple: Kids wet their ...

The Rajamaha Viharaya, also known as the Kelaniya temple, dates back to 2,500 years. According to the temple website, the shrine has often been associated with the rise and fall of Sri Lanka.