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Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple
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Tashen.G
Wattala, Sri Lanka4 contributions
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 19 May 2021
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SophiaA88
UK16 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
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!
Written 30 October 2020
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Jackie D
Melbourne, Australia175 contributions
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 22 February 2020
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ashishdeora123
Jodhpur, India434 contributions
Aug. 2019
Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. It was built during the 1870s
Written 14 October 2019
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YinYang01
Lyon, France319 contributions
Sep. 2019
We loved the big Buddha statue as well as all the other standing statues. There were three musician playing traditional music to honor Buddha. The colors of the statues and the wall are bright and really nice. Worth visiting in Colombo.
Written 13 September 2019
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T6993KXdavidm
Bathurst, Australia781 contributions
Sep. 2019
A visit here is a step back in history. This establishment is steeped in tradition and well worth a visit
Written 9 September 2019
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Dr. Saleh Bakar
Lahore, Pakistan180 contributions
Sep. 2019 • Solo
This is the beautiful place and very calming indeed as its old and historical.
The easiest way to reach there is by Tuk bkz its the Center and near to the mall as well, so a day can be well spent if you plan to visit.
The easiest way to reach there is by Tuk bkz its the Center and near to the mall as well, so a day can be well spent if you plan to visit.
Written 3 September 2019
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Rob A
Maroochydore, Australia47 contributions
Jul. 2019 • Friends
Small donation for tourists.
Many historical relics. Buddha statues and some Hindu Gods.
Located in town.
Many historical relics. Buddha statues and some Hindu Gods.
Located in town.
Written 13 July 2019
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Ishan Johri
Meerut, India155 contributions
Nov. 2018 • Friends
Buddhist temple is true vibrations in this temple , I love to see the lord buddh in verious characters...
Written 6 July 2019
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Brian Dandy
Balapitiya, Sri Lanka71 contributions
Jun. 2019 • Solo
This is a very interesting quite large temple with beautiful murals and statues in the shrine room. The Bodhi tree seems very old and large. When I visited some monks were pirit chanting. It is well looked after. I recommend a visit of at least 30 minutes.
Written 19 June 2019
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traveling90808
Placentia39 contributions
What time do they open and is there an entrance fee?
I have a connecting flight i have 6hrs time so I can go out side of the airport r need to take visa r anything else
chooksof3
Malaga, Spain4 contributions
How far is it from the port
AllPraisestoGod
Chennai39 contributions
Not too far away. It can be covered with tuk tuk
S5STW
London, UK38 contributions
How much is the entrance fee for the temple in sterling?
Michaela V
London, UK11 contributions
We paid approx £2.50 for our entrance but did also leave an additional donation at the end of our visit.
lamasusa28
Los Angeles, CA30 contributions
can we pay US dollars for admission into the temple?
do you know cost of tuk tuk or taxi going from cruise terminal to this temple?
allspice502016
New Westminster, Canada920 contributions
Not sure what the entry fee is as it was part of a tour. Cost of tuk tuks are usually negotiated before you get on.
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