Jaffna The temple was illegally built by the occupying Sri Lankan army on the private lands of 14 Tamil families, displaced in 1990 during the communal war waged by successive Colombo governments ...

In Kandy, this temple houses Lord Buddha’s sacred tooth relic. A key pilgrimage site, it offers stunning architecture and daily rituals. Location: Sri Dalada Veediya, Kandy Entry Fee ...

A Hindu devotee lights oil lamps to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, at a Hindu temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Oct. 31, 2024. (Photo: Xinhua) ...