Kelaniya
Kelaniya (Sinhala: කැලණිය Tamil: களனி) is a suburb of Colombo in the Western Province, Sri Lanka. Located 10 km (6.2 mi) from Colombo Fort, it is known for the Buddhist temple built on the banks of the Kelani River, which divides the suburb from Colombo District. The temple is also a religious centre for veneration of the figures Vibhishana and Avalokiteshvara. It is also known as the location of the University of Kelaniya.
Kelaniya
කැලණිය களனி | |
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Suburb | |
Kelaniya Temple | |
Kelaniya | |
| Coordinates: 06°57′24″N 79°55′14″E | |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Province | Western Province |
| District | Gampaha |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Sri Lanka Standard Time Zone) |
| Postal Code | 11600 |
| Area code | 011 |
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