The old paintings were done when the temple was rebuilt in the Kandyan period. They decorated the walls and ceilings of the two chambers of the old wing. In these old paintings we could …

One of the most revered historic Buddhist temples of the orient. Located near River Kelani, this presents panoramic views and has a rich history behind it.

All lovers of art owe a great debt to Solius Mendis the gifted Sinhala artist for his work at Kelaniya. These mural paintings in the new chambers arouse fervour in the heart of the religious and …

The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara or Kelaniya Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. It is located 11 km (6.8 mi) north-east of Colombo. The current chief incumbent (chief priest) is …

A visit to the Kelaniya temple can be a spiritual experience. It is also ideal to discover intricate temple art and architecture of Sri Lanka. The intricate detailed work of the inner shrine. A …

Jun 25, 2021 · When a mural artist paints a wall in a temple, he virtually has to live there. So Solias Mendis lived in the Kelaniya Temple inner shrine for 20 years. In the end, this great …

The images appearing above are of the 'Aluth Vihara Ge' or the New Temple House section of the kelani Viharaya. The Image house is built on a stone plinth 3 feet high and measures 150 feet …

Kelaniya Royal Temple, Sri Lanka, 10km east of Colombo in Colombo-Kandy Road is one of the most sacred, most beautiful, largest temples of Sri Lanka. The temple stands majestically on a …

Oct 8, 2019 · Kelani Viharaya is one of the most picturesque and imposing Buddhist structural complexes in the country with some exceptionally impressive sculpture and wall murals of …

high-definition creative commons photographs from the Kelaniya Rāja Maha Vihāra, showing the temple, statues and murals, together with some further information. The Kelaniya Rāja Mahā …