Minutes from Kaduwela exit of the E2 expressway, this active monastery is home to the Shraddha TV and Radio stations. About 15 monks live here . They diligently look after the spiritual needs of lay Buddhists in the Colombo area.
Things to See and Do at the Monastery
Open Hours
Open Daily: 6 am to 9 pm
Monk’s meal offering: 10:45
Evening Chanting: 6 pm
Things to see near the Kaduwela monastery
- Gangaramaya Temple: 18km
- Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya, Colombo: 8 km
- Marsh Birds Observation Centre: 4 mk
- Water World Lanka (aquarium) : 5 km
What to Bring
Directions to Kaduwela Monastery
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 Outer Circular Expressway (E2): Take the B214 exit to Biyagama, turning onto AB10. In about 500m the monastery will be on your right. The first right after the monastery is Rajasinghe Mawatha. For parking, turn right on Rajasinghe Mawatha and in about 200m turn right and you will come to the back entrance.
කඩුවෙල, හේවාගම මහමෙව්නාව බෝධිඥාන භාවනා අසපුව
Contact Information
Phone (or text): +94 11-4377924 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.
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.
