Surfing Koggala beach and visiting Kataluwa Purvarama temple murals
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Yes, Kataluwa Purvarama is open to foreigners and is an absolute hidden gem. The 19th-century murals are incredibly unique because they blend traditional Buddhist Jataka stories with depictions of European colonial life, including Queen Victoria and British soldiers. Just ensure you are dressed properly (no surf wear) before entering the image house.
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Nimal T.•820 rep•132
Do not use flash photography inside the mural room. The flashes degrade the natural pigments of the 200-year-old paint.
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Sophia V.•1730 rep•223
There is also an ancient printing press in the temple grounds that was brought over by the Dutch. Very cool piece of history right next to the surf spots.
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