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Kelaniya Temple, Soliyas Mendis, Duruthu Perahera
Kelaniya temple is one of the most venerated temples in Sri Lanka. It was visited by Lord Buddha during his 3rd visit to Sri Lanka. According to the chronicles, Kelaniya Stupa was built enshrined in a gem-studded throne on which the Buddha sat and preached.
Soliyas Mendis, an artist with extraordinary talent in the modern era, has decorated the ceiling of the Kelaniya temple. It has depicted important events of the Buddha's life, stories of previous lives of Lord Buddha, and Sri Lankan Buddhist history. These temple paintings are considered to be the best temple paintings after the Kandyan era.
Kelaniya temple Duruthu Maha Perahera, a glorious cultural procession celebrates during the month of January is a unique experience that you can have in Sri Lanka.
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1998-04-30
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1998-04-30
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1998-04-30
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1998-04-30
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1979-05-03
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1979-05-03
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1979-05-03
Soilis Mendis
Date of Issue : 2019-10-08
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1998-04-30
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1998-04-30
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1998-04-30
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1998-04-30
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1979-05-03
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1979-05-03
Temple Painting, Kelaniya Temple
Date of Issue : 1979-05-03
Soilis Mendis
Date of Issue : 2019-10-08
Kelaniya temple is one of the most venerated temples in Sri Lanka. It was visited by Lord Buddha during his 3rd visit to Sri Lanka. According to the chronicles, Kelaniya Stupa was built enshrined in a gem-studded throne on which the Buddha sat and preached.
Soliyas Mendis, an artist with extraordinary talent in the modern era, has decorated the ceiling of the Kelaniya temple. It has depicted important events of the Buddha's life, stories of previous lives of Lord Buddha, and Sri Lankan Buddhist history. These temple paintings are considered to be the best temple paintings after the Kandyan era.
Kelaniya temple Duruthu Maha Perahera, a glorious cultural procession celebrates during the month of January is a unique experience that you can have in Sri Lanka.
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