Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya In Kelaniya Of Sri Lanka

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Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya is a place of worship for Sri Lankan Buddhists and a temple where the feet of the Buddha were touched. The Kelani Temple is located along the Kelani River as a testament to the Buddhist tradition of the country. Buddhists believe that the Supreme Buddha visited Kelaniya for the third time during his visit to Ceylon at the invitation of King Mani Akkika Na. Every day thousands of people come to pay homage to the Kelani Temple.

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