Asgiri Maha Vihara pirivena
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What a gem of a place. Meditation hall there for you to stop quieten down and reflect...on your journey thus far, your good fortune to be here, and what is important to you. The hall above is magic. Wooden carvings simple but impactful then drawn up the eye sees frescoes painted of Buddha's life. In the muddle a wooden stup with all the Buddha's of for directions and a centre gold stupa set inside. Another room at lower lever of this great stupa is a history of the sri lankan periods of Dharma and texts written in those periods as well as some artefacts. I heard monks chanting on their morning puju but could not find hall so listened. At the back is a monastic school and living quarters for the monks. Now this place reeks of authenticity as compared to the white Buddha on the opposite side of the hill. This is worth coming to see and feel. I entered on my own from the street, and there's roughly 115 steps, but if you are coming by tuktuk, there is road up. It's free..... unheard of in sri lanka for foreigners. Blessings to them.
Redfern RedfernRedfern Redfern
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Teaching school for monks and a nice building with beautiful exterior carving and inside painting. Also a small museum with history of the place. One of the few places you can visit in Kandy, no entry fee but you can leave a donation. The civil defense guy who showed me around was very nice and explained what he could. Nothing spectacular but if you're in Kandy and have time as there isn't much to see this is a nice stop
Tamara GonzálezTamara González
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Breathtaking views. Amazing artefacts. Beautiful pagoda. Peaceful and serene place to be. Note: Walk around the pagoda to witness a wonderful view of the mountain and villages. Postcard perfect! You just have to be there to soak it all in
Fickle Travellers SGFickle Travellers SG
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This is one of the main chapters of Buddhist Viharaya of Shiyam Nikaya . Had a chance to participate the fuction of handing over the Akthapatraya to Rev. Demalaheeriye Anomadassi thero at Asgiriya Vihara Main Simamalikaya.
senarath Menikdiwelasenarath Menikdiwela
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If you want to be at the quiet temple for some time during the mid-day (of course NOT on holidays) this can be a good opportunity within walking distance from Kandy's center.
Manoj SiriwardanaManoj Siriwardana
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Really nice and quiet temple with no other tourists seemingly there whilst we were. Very peaceful. Not one you would find on trip advisor as a place to visit
Anthony FincherAnthony Fincher
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Asgiri Mahavihara pirivana, Kandy 20000, Sri Lanka
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+94 812 222 568
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Website
asgiripirivena.lk
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Asgiri Maha Viharaya is a Buddhist monastery located in Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is the headquarters of the Asgiriya chapter of Siyam Nikaya, one of the two Buddhist monasteries that holds the custodianship of sacred tooth relic of Buddha kept in Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy.
attractions: Srī Mahā Bōdhi Temple, Kataragama Devalaya, Cool Corner fried ice cream parlor, Sahas Uyana, Amaara Sky Hotel, Sri Natha Devalaya - ශ්රී නාථ දේවාලය, Old Royal Palace, Torrington GEM Park Kandy, Chapel of Trinity College Kandy - Holy Trinity Church, St Paul's Church, Kandy, restaurants: Cafe Nuwara, Balaji Dosai, Fab Ceylon, Pizza Hut - Kandy, Cafe The Vibe, Devon Captains Table, The Golden Curry Restaurant, Organica Lounge Kandy, CAFE 1886, Cafe Aroma Inn

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