Kelaniya raja maha viharaya is situated in the Gampaha district. It is in the western province of Sri Lanka. Kelaniya raja maha viharaya is a Buddhist temple in Kelaniya. Many people go to worship Kelaniya. It is located 11 kilometers north east of Colombo.

Kelaniya raja maha viharaya is one of the sacred places for Buddhists. The distance between Colombo to Kelaniya is 8 kilometers. Kelaniya is an interesting place in Sri Lanka.

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The monuments here symbolize the great past of our country. Kelaniya also famous for its image of the paintings which represent the important events in the life of Buddha.  And also they represent the history of the temple.  Kelaniya is a historical valuable place in Sri Lanka.