Seetha Amman Temple

Seetha Amman Temple

Seetha Amman Temple, surrounded by the cloud forests of Nuwara Eliya, is the only place of worship dedicated to Lady Sita,the chaste wife of Lord Rama.

Cobra Hood Cave

Cobra Hood Cave

The Cobra Hood Cave is part of the ancient Ramayana tradition, and the only clue is the inscription itself that identifies the cave as the Naguliya cave.

Stairway Yapahuwa Kingdom

Yapahuwa Kingdom

Yapahuwa Kingdom had a short time as the capital of the island. It was in the middle of a large trade network amd its urban sprawl surrounding the rock.

Ketchimalai Mosque Beruwala

Ketchimalai Mosque

Ketchimalai mosque in Beruwala, is widely regarded as the place where the first Arab traders landed on the shores of the Island in 1024.

Munneswaram temple chilaw ramayana trails

Munneswaram Temple

The Munneswaram temple is one of five ancient Iswarams dedicated to Lord Shiva and is held in deep veneration by both Hindus and Buddhists.

Vallipuram vishnu temple Jaffna

Vallipuram Vishnu Temple

The Vallipuram temple is one of the oldest on the Jaffna peninsula and dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The origins of the temple are believed to be in the 13th century.

shrine of Our Lady of Madhu

Shrine Of Our Lady Of Madhu

One of the foremost sites of Catholic pilgrimage in the country, the shrine of Our Lady of Madhu is located near Mannar within a deep tract of forest.

Rasvehera Buddha Stature Ras Vehera Anuradhapura

Rasvehera

Rasvehera is an ancient monastic complex dating back to the second century BC. It is most noted for its standing Buddha statue carved in rock, believed to be the twin of the more popular Aukana statue nearby.

Ridi Vihara Cave

Ridi Vihara

During the 2nd century BC, king Dutugemunu built Ridi Vihara in gratitude for finding silver which helped him to construct the massive Ruwanweliseya.

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Jaffna Sri Lanka

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil

The Nallur Kandaswamy kovil is by far the most impressive Hindu shrine in Jaffna. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, the present structure dates back to the Dutch era.