Colombo is the capital city and the largest city located on the west coast of Sri Lanka, bordering the Indian Ocean. It is situated in the western province of the country. The Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the Municipality.
Maha Kali Amman Temple is a Hindu temple situated in Mutwal, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is dedicated to Mahakali, the Hindu goddess of destruction and doomsday. The temple is believed to have been in existence since the Dutch Period (17-18 centuries A.D.). The main festival of the temple is held in January every year.
Gangaramaya Temple, located in Colombo, Sri Lanka, traces its origins back to the late 19th century when it was founded by the venerable Buddhist monk, Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera. The temple was established during a period of significant social and religious change in Sri Lanka, as Buddhism experienced a resurgence following centuries of colonial rule.
This imposing building is situated at the heart of Cinnamon Gardens, Sri Lanka’s ritziest neighborhood. Nowadays, the Independence Memorial Hall is mostly popular as a recreational venue for joggers, strolling couples, students from the nearby university and families looking for a refreshing reprieve from the urban mess of Colombo.
