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Buddha statues at Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo

Temple · Colombo

Gangaramaya Temple and Seema Malaka

A busy Buddhist temple with an eclectic museum, and the Geoffrey Bawa-designed Seema Malaka pavilion floating on Beira Lake nearby.

Best season
December to March. May and October are usually the wettest months.
Time to allow
1 hr 15 min (at least 45 min)
Best time of day
Morning. Open 06:00 to 22:00.
Entry
LKR 300 to LKR 1,500 (to confirm)
What to wear
Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
Good for
Easy going, families

Entry or donation charged at the gate; the amount varies.

Photos

The golden seated Buddha inside Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo
The golden seated Buddha inside Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo
Rows of seated Buddha statues at Gangaramaya Temple
Rows of seated Buddha statues at Gangaramaya Temple
The street front of Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo
The street front of Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo

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