Kithsirimewan Kelaniya Viharaya is a Buddhist temple situated on the northern bank of the Kelani Ganga near the famous Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.
Kithsirimewan Kelaniya Viharaya Not to be confused with Kithsirimewan Viharaya (Diyakelinawala) K ithsirimewan Kelaniya Viharaya , also known as Egoda Kelaniya Viharaya (Sinhala: කිත්සිරිමෙවන් කැළණිය රජ මහා විහාරය, එගොඩ කැළණිය විහාරය), is a Buddhist temple situated in Kelaniya in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. It is built on the northern bank of the Kelani Ganga River near the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya which is located on the southern bank of the river. History According to the chronicles, the Buddha in the eighth year after his enlightenment visited Kelaniya in Sri Lanka with his followers on the full moon day of Vesak and this visit was done upon the invitation by the Naga King Maniakkhika. It is said that the king built a Stupa here by enshrining the gem-studded throne on which the Buddha was seated while preaching Dhamma to the king and his followers. The Stupa in the present Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is believed to be the monument that holds this sacred gem-studded throne. During this visit, the Buddha and his fol…
