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About the neighbourhood
- Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, a Buddhist temple on the bank of the Kelani River
- Temple murals and sculpture by Solias Mendis
- Duruthu Maha Perahera pageant held each January
- University of Kelaniya stands near the Colombo-Kandy Road (A1)
- Kelaniya railway station is close to the A1 highway
Kelaniya is a suburb of Colombo in the Western Province, about 10 km from Colombo Fort, on the banks of the Kelani River, which divides it from Colombo District. It is known for the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, a Buddhist temple mentioned in the Mahawansa and said to have been visited by the Buddha, and for its murals by Solias Mendis. Each January the Duruthu Maha Perahera pageant draws large…
Kelaniya is a suburb of Colombo in the Western Province, about 10 km from Colombo Fort, on the banks of the Kelani River, which divides it from Colombo District. It is known for the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, a Buddhist temple mentioned in the Mahawansa and said to have been visited by the Buddha, and for its murals by Solias Mendis. Each January the Duruthu Maha Perahera pageant draws large crowds. The University of Kelaniya stands near the Colombo-Kandy Road.
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Header photo: Jorge Láscar, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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What is Kelaniya known for?
Kelaniya is known for the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, a Buddhist temple on the Kelani River that is also a centre for veneration of Vibhishana and Avalokiteshvara. The suburb is also home to the University of Kelaniya and hosts the Duruthu Maha Perahera each January.
Is Kelaniya close to Colombo?
Yes. Kelaniya is a suburb of Colombo, located about 10 km from Colombo Fort. The A1 highway connecting Colombo to Kandy runs through it and Kelaniya railway station provides rail connections.
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