The religious history of Sri Lanka is the largest part of Sri Lankan history that deeply embedded into its culture and shaping the traditions norms and giving the inhabitants of the country the well founded calmness, serenity, the proudness and the sense of belonging in the modern era. Illustrating the spiritual aspects, showcasing the physical evidences of religions and their history is a intrinsic part of a highly unique heritage. And monasteries falls into such proud heritage where spiritual aspects of religions transcends the entire civilizations, in thus giving the monastery be the living proof of such tranquil heritage where spirituality and self actualization as well as personal enlightenment were not mere dreams. Transcending the natural world to accommodate the needs of humanity still while preserving the sustainability and maintaining well balanced natural adoption into a peaceful eco-system as well as still walking on the path of seeking the inner peace, the Monasteries are the best ever integration between the humanity inside a natural world, in architectural designs or otherwise. Madakada monastery or Madakada Aaranya Senasanaya is one of the best interconnected path of humanity and nature. Madakada Aaranya not only illustrating the tranquility of Buddhism but also welcomes the humanity into its embrace with open arms disregarding the barriers of humanity that device them from each other and the nature itself. Under the vibrant greenery of the forest safely tucked away and opened to anyone and everyone a silent gateway to illustrate the path to transcends, the Madakada Monasteries is a true relic of the Buddhist civilizations giving away the roots of spiritual tranquility. Nestle inside the forest at Ingiriya of Kaluthara District the Madakada Monastery is also famous for its name as Nachchimale Manastry, housing the ideal background with forest reserve, the rhythmic stream of water flow of a nearby branch cannel named Nambapana Ala, or also known as Nachchimale Dola, the gently swaying leaves of the trees and hosting over playful wind current has given the Ambiance to this area with its huge Flora and fauna seeking refuge, is one of the greatest destination if one is searching for the tranquility of mind.
The Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Theatre is a fully equipped state of the art performance centre, meant for large scale theatrical productions. The theatre consists of two venues for performances, which includes the Main Auditorium and an Open-Air Theatre. Situated in the heart of Colombo city, this modern architectural masterpiece facilitates easy access for both local and foreign producers. The Theatre is also surrounded by several five Star Hotels and other commercial establishments. The ease of access and the other facilities in the area ensures that foreign, local producers and artistes are given the prime opportunity to promote their work artistically and financially. Hence, the Nelum Pokuna Theatre becomes a solid body for bringing in foreign investment to the economy and will play a vital role in promoting tourism in Sri Lanka.
The Hamilton Canal was in use during the Dutch era with the purpose of connecting the capital Colombo with Puttlam. The canal, which is 14.5km long runs parallel to the West coast of Sri Lank through Negambo town. During the British era the canal was extended and was used to drain the salt water out of Muthurajawela wetland
Gangaramaya is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Colombo, started by the famous scholar monk Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thera in the late 19th Century. This Buddhist temple includes several imposing buildings and is situated not far from the placid waters of Beira Lake on a plot of land that was originally a small hermitage on a piece of marshy land. It has the main features of a Vihara (temple), the Cetiya (Pagada) the Bodhitree, the Vihara Mandiraya, the Seema malaka (assembly hall for monks) and the Relic Chamber. In addition, a museum, a library, a residential hall, a three storeyed Pirivena, educational halls and an alms hall are also on the premises
