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Yatagala Temple
Yatagala Temple: its history, the Bo tree, meditation, and religious ceremonies.
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Religion
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Christianity — the religions and temples of Sri Lanka.
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The sacred Bodhi tree
The sacred Bodhi tree and the significance of Anuradhapura for Buddhists.
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Japanese Peace Pagoda
The Japanese Peace Pagoda: the story of its creation after the 2004 tsunami and the rules for visiting.
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Hindu Temples
Hindu kovils, their symbolism, philosophy, and significance for the Tamil population.
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Hinduism in Sri Lanka
The core principles of Hinduism and the features of the island's temple culture.
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Origin of the Whiskey Point name
The story behind the name Whiskey Point and the character of the local Muslim community.
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Digavapi Buddhist shrine
The Digavapi Buddhist shrine and the pilgrimage of believers from the north of the island.
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Visiting mosques in Sri Lanka
The rules for visiting mosques in Sri Lanka and features of Galle's Muslim community.
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The church holding one of Ceylon's first Bibles
The church that holds one of Ceylon's first Bibles and the traces of the British colonial era.
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Rules for visiting Buddhist and Hindu temples
Rules for visiting Buddhist and Hindu temples: covered shoulders and knees, and entering barefoot.
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