Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya, Buddhist temple in Bellanwila suburb, Sri Lanka.
The temple complex includes meditation halls, ritual spaces, and a main shrine housing Buddhist statues and ancient religious artifacts.
During the revival in 1850, monk Thengodagedara discovered the sacred site while traveling by boat along the Katu-ela stream.
The annual Esala Perehera festival in August or September features processions with traditional dancers, drummers, and decorated elephants.
Located 12 kilometers south of Colombo city center, the temple maintains regular visiting hours and provides parking facilities for worshippers.
The temple grounds contain one of the 32 original Bodhi tree saplings from the ancient Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura.
Inception: 1850
Website: http://bellanwila.org/en
GPS coordinates: 6.84556,79.89000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:54
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