Balapokuna Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo

Name: Balapokuna Raja Maha Vihara
Address: Colombo, Sri Lanka

#51 among attractions in Colombo

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Balapokuna Raja Maha Vihara is a historic Buddhist temple situated in Pamankada, Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is located near to the 6th mile post junction on Colombo-Batticaloa main road. The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka. The designation was declared on 6 June 2008 under the government Gazette number 1553. ()

Local name: බලපොකුණ රජ මහා විහාරයCoordinates: 6°52'23"N, 79°52'40"E

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District 4 (Pamankade East)Colombo Sri Lanka

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Balapokuna Raja Maha Vihara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, St. Lawrence's Church, Isipathanaramaya Temple, Havelock City.

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Temple, Sacred and religious sites
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