Gangaramaya Temple

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Sri Lanka, Colombo, Budda statue in Gangaramaya Temple

This revered complex 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 an impressive collection of luxury cars (including two early Rolls Royces).

Also here is 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.

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