Barandi Kovil also known as Berendi Kovil, Barandi Koovila, or nicknamed Brandy Kovil is a significant historical site in Sri Lanka. The Barandi Kovil is the last surviving monument from the Seethawake era. It stands as a magnificent Hindu temple in Kegalle. Despite being partially ruined during the colonial period, the temple showcases intricate stone work, including pillars, railings, and elegant carvings. Established during the reign of King Seethawaka Rajasinghe, the Barandi Kovil was dedicated to God Bhairava. It remains a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Sri Lanka's past kingdoms.
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Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. Fort Station is the main rail gateway to central Colombo; it is the terminus of most intercity trains in the country. Fort Station was opened in 1917, as a new central station for Colombo. This has been constructed similar to Manchester Victoria station. The station was built on land reclaimed from the Beira Lake. Maradana Railway Station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. It is the terminus of several intercity trains. When the railways first opened in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1864, trains terminated at Colombo Terminus Station, a now-retired station near Maradana. In 1906, a project was launched to reorganise the railway within the Colombo area. Colombo Terminus Station was closed and replaced by the new Maradana Station
The Basilica of Our Lady of Lanka is a Roman Catholic church with basilica status in Tewatte, Sri Lanka. Being thus in a somewhat distant suburb of Colombo, it comes under the purview of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo and is a site of pilgrimage for Sri Lankan Catholics since 1974. The church is home to the venerated statue of Our Lady of Lanka.
