Gangaramaya is one of Colombo’s most atmospheric Buddhist temples that reflects centuries of devotion and an accumulation of Buddhist art and artefacts from across Asia. Located beside the Beira Lake in the heart of the city, the temple complex houses a remarkable collection of statues, artwork, jewellery and offerings gifted by devotees from Sri Lanka and around the world. The annual Navam Perahera in February is one of Colombo’s most spectacular religious festivals, when ornately decorated elephants, traditional dancers and torch-lit processions parade through the city.