The revered Buddhist temple complex of Gangaramaya (adult/child Rs 500/300) is a treasure vault, packed floor to ceiling with offerings left by Buddhist devotees. Alongside thousands of Buddha images in every style, there are cabinets full of jewels, cameras, wrist watches, crystals and coral, plus the stuffed body of the temple's late elephant, Ganga.
Gangaramaya is the focus of the Navam Perahera on the February poya (full moon) day each year, and Vesak celebrations are also extravagant.