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Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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“Calm”

May 2021

One of the must visit temples in Colombo. Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. It was built during the 1870s to shelter disciples of Aluthgama Sangharatne who came to hear the monk's sermons. A wealthy local resident funded the temple's construction and subsequent expansion.

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“Amazing, a must see!”

May 2020

This temple is stunning and almost surreal in its beauty. Entrance is cheap but it’s truly magical inside. A must see in Colombo. The bodhi tree is amazing too!

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Tashen.G

Wattala, Sri Lanka4 contributions

Calm

May 2021

One of the must visit temples in Colombo. Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. It was built during the 1870s to shelter disciples of Aluthgama Sangharatne who came to hear the monk's sermons. A wealthy local resident funded the temple's construction and subsequent expansion.

Written May 19, 2021

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Michel

Singapore367 contributions

The Power of Prayer ....

Dec 2016 • Friends

Whilst there are much older Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka ..what makes this temple is so interesting is to see how many prayers there had been answered ...

The telluric forces at this site attract visitors from all creeds and faiths ..and no local politician or senior leader can avoid to pay respect ...here people from all social levels come to pray ...

Even if you are not religious, take time and meander through the temple buildings and grounds ...it is an experience that makes your stay in Colombo more worthwhile

Written December 7, 2016

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Jackie D

Melbourne, Australia188 contributions

Authentic temple

Mar 2019 • Couples

A very beautiful temple inside. A place that is alive with people using the temple. Not large in size and only a short time is required here. Not as inspiring as other temples around the world but worth a visit

Written February 22, 2020

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KusumaSharma

Brussels, Belgium102 contributions

Yet another religious place

Oct 2016 • Family

This is another most popular religious place. I would suggest knowing the history and have a background of the culture before going here. Or if possible a guide can help you understand better.

Written October 12, 2016

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jrnewson

Sydney, Australia321 contributions

Well worth a visit

Nov 2018 • Couples

Take a guided tour of this iconic temple to see it at its best. I was amazed by some of the collected items such as an elephants foot and elephant tusks? Let alone the large collection of guns, strange things to find in a religious establishment

Written November 15, 2018

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Yaroslava Yakovenko

Doha, Qatar1 contribution

Beautiful, but!

Aug 2018 • Solo

Place itself is very beautiful and impressive, definitely worth to visit, but!
*just a tip*
if you will meet there a guy (he told he is an English teacher for children in this temple and could be because everyone knows him there) who wants to show you temple inside for free (explaining that he wants to show that Sri Lanka people very hospitable and he doesn't have what to do today) and shop with Sri Lanka "cheap" stones nearby - don't trust!
In the end of short story about temple he will ask for 3200 rupees + 300 rupees for entrance. Even if you don't have money with you he will propose you to bring you to ATM on tuk tuk( driver it's his friend and work with him in this plan) and force you to give him this money. I don't want to say how this story finished..

So for sure go to visit this place but just be careful.

Written November 12, 2018

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Umang A

Mumbai, India722 contributions

Budha

Aug 2018 • Couples

Another beautiful Budha temple on Sri Lanka. They have vast collection of old artifacts. Locals try to make quick money from tourist which I didn't like here.

Written August 27, 2018

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BusinessBear

Sydney, Australia147 contributions

Colorful Temple

Jul 2018 • Couples

Very beautiful and colorful temple with many parts. While there are many things you would expect to see there are parts that feel a bit like a storage shed with an array of various old odds and ends. The main statues and building structure worth seeing though

Written July 21, 2018

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Krzys J

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Perfect half-day spiritual outing from Colombo

Apr 2018 • Friends

This buddhist temple complex is a 30 min drive out of central Colombo - on the road to Kandy.
It’s a spacious, relaxing and beautiful site, with picturesque surroundings (meandering river in natural beauty). Its an authentic and peaceful destination for anyone keen to have a great excursion out of town. Highly recommended!

Written June 2, 2018

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Vikas Singh

Ghaziabad, India4,061 contributions

Richly decorated Buddhist temple with beautiful murals

Feb 2014 • Family

Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple located at Thimbirigasyaya Road looks like a rather mediocre temple from the outside. However what greets the visitors when they enter the temple is some of the finest wall murals ever seen in Sri Lanka. The details, the colours, are exquisite to the minute detail. There are statues of Buddha in different mudras as well as statues depicting different phases of his life. All are richly decorated. A Bodhi tree and a stupa complete the complex

Written August 12, 2014

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