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About Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya
Kelaniya Temple believed to had been built in the era prior to the chronologically recorded history of Sri Lanka (since 543 B.C) was renovated by Prince Uttiya, brother of King Devanampiyatissa following the arrival of Arahat Mahinda in 307 BC. According to the Mahawansa, King Devanampiyatissa�s brother Uttiya renovated the vihara for the first time. Prince Uttiya also built the first ever residential quarters of the Buddhist monks (Sanghawasa) there.
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Kelaniya
Gampaha, Western
Traveler's Toolkit
Visiting Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Entry Fee
Free
Best Time
Year-round
Difficulty
Easy
