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Gangaramaya Temple dress code and meditation areas

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Emma L.•1650 rep•2

What is the dress code for Gangaramaya in Colombo and is there a quiet spot for meditation amidst the museum artifacts.

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Shoulders and knees must be covered. It is very crowded with artifacts, but the Seema Malaka shrine on the lake nearby is perfect for quiet meditation.

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Bhante S.•2330 rep•1

Bring a sarong. They have some at the entrance but it is better to have your own.

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