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Ranawana Temple: A Hidden Cave Shrine Near Kandy
By Days of Iru and Opa
Ranawana Purana Rajamaha Viharaya is a tucked-away temple in the hills near Kandy that most visitors never hear about. It rewards the detour with quiet shrines and a genuinely local feel.
What to expect
The temple has cave and rock shrines set into the hillside, with old paintings and statues, and very few other visitors. It is a chance to see a working village temple away from the crowds.
Good to know
It is off the main tourist route, so a driver who knows the area helps. As always at temples, cover shoulders and knees and remove your shoes.
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