Temple & sacred site · Mount Lavinia

Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena

70 Pirivena Rd, Rathmalana, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, 10390

4.7(94 reviews)

Visiting Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena

Parama Dhamma Chethiya Maha Pirivena is one of the better-known temples & sacred sites around Mount Lavinia, Colombo District (Western Province). Visitors rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 94 Google reviews.

Historic Buddhist temple founded in 1841, providing training to novice monks & a meditation center.

Opening hours
Friday
5 AM–9 PM
Monday
5 AM–9 PM
Saturday
5 AM–10 PM
Sunday
5 AM–10 PM
Thursday
5 AM–9 PM
Tuesday
5 AM–9 PM
Wednesday
5 AM–9 PM

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