Outside Colombo, unknown and undiscovered by most (except the religious and devout), are two stunning temples - gems of homage to Sri Lankan Buddhist art and faith - at Bellanwila and Kelaniya. I came across these names by a rare chance - it was pouring in Kandy and I took shelter in a fairly obscure bookshop. Time passing, till the rains stopped, I was browsing through their collection of Sri lankan art and came across academic and rare books on these two temples. I pursued their location through the government travel desk to be magnificently rewarded by their spectacular murals - of rich, vibrant and vivid colors and art work of finest and utterly satisfying aesthetic sensibilities. The photographs below give only a little sense of the amazing visual feasts, on offer at Bellanwila and Kelaniya
Bellanwila
Kelaniya Temple:
