Negombo is popularly known to be compared to Rome, with some visitors often referring to it as Little Rome. The bustling town is popular amongst tourists and in Negombo, hotel options are varied and numerous with a variety of options to choose from, from budget accommodations such as Hotel J Negombo, to those in the upper scale. Those staying in the area will find that the beaches of Negombo are quite popular, complete with golden sandy beaches which create the perfect setting for your holiday.
Around the country, there are many religious sites which attract millions of visitors from around the world. The Angurukaramulla Temple located at the heart of Negombo, Sri Lanka is a well known Buddhist temple in the city. Locals often refer to the temple as the Bhodhirajarama Viharaya and attract devotees from around the country, especially when they pass the town of Negombo.
The temple is quite famous for holding a statute of Buddha that measures to a height of 6 meters. The entrance to the temple is marked by a massive dragon head sculpture, which is believed to ward off evil spirits from the temple’s premises. The interior of the temple is covered with ancient paintings and murals which seemingly make this temple an even more popular attraction. The unique design of the temple and the statues within its premises feature boldly coloured paintings of Gods on the shrine room’s ceiling, which adds to the rich history and heritage of the site. one side of the shrine room is dedicated to paintings and stories from the Mahavansa of the kings and queens that ruled the country in the past.
At the back of the temple, visitors will find the Siddha Sooniyam Devale, a popular Hindu shrine that is dedicated to the worship of Hindu deities.
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