Sudharmalaya Temple

Galle


Gazing over the lawns on the western side of Galle, this small whitewashed temple complex includes a prayer hall (the unusual design of which, including a belfry, may indicate a former life as a church) and contains a large reclining Buddha. There's also a mini stupa, also painted blinding white, dating from 1889. Yoga classes are held here.


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