This monastery is located on a beautiful hillside just outside of Kandy proper. When you visit the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, stop by our monastery in Kundasale to talk with the monks there. Information in Sinhala Language වැඩි විස්තර
Things to See and Do at the Monastery
Things to see and close by the monastery
Open Hours
Daily 6 am to 9 pm
What to Bring
Directions
As you travel people will be happy to help you on your way if you mention to them that you are going to Mahamevnawa (Maha MAY oo naa wa)
From the Clock Tower bus station in Kandy (in front of the Bank of Celon): Take a bus heading to Digana or Mahiyangana and get off at Warapitiya Handiya. Walk north 600m and the Kundasale Mahamevnawa Bhavana Asapuwa will be on the left.
From the Kandy train station: Please proceed to the Clock Tower bus station (400 meters north on S.W.R.D. Bandaranayake Mawatha) and take a bus as mentioned above.
මහමෙව්නාව භාවනා අසපුව, වරාපිටිය, කුණ්ඩසාලේ, මහනුවර
F.A.Q.
Try to wear modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders.
Unless posted, you are very welcome to take photos anywhere in the monastery. Try to avoid selfies with Buddha statues behind you. If you post them on Instagram or Facebook please make sure they are dignified, and be sure to tag them with #mahamevnawa.
Feel free to ask them. If they say yes, please avoid physical contact. Please don’t hug the monks!!
Absolutely not. There is no fee for anything, although some our locations have a small bookshop with moderately priced English language Buddhist books.
Absolutely. Children come with their families to the monastery all the time. We even carry some English children’s books on Buddhism in our bookshops.
Yes, as long as a monk is available. To be sure one is available, send us an e-mail or call.
Absolutely. Just ask. They can also give you blessing threads. There is no charge for this or any other services of the monastery.
Contact Information
Phone (or text): +94 077 032 4342 Calling Guide
Email: info@mahamevnawa.lk
You are welcome to visit any time during our open hours and there will probably be someone available to show you around.
If you want to guarantee someone is available, please use this form. We will get back to you within 24 hours. If you are planning to visit before 24 hours, please call us at the number above or simply stop in for a visit.
Assistance from travel websites
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