Seema Malaka temple
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Seema Malaka temple is a serene Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, known for its modernist architecture and tranquil setting on platforms over Beira Lake.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Seema Malaka | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist temple
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religious building ⓘ |
| access | connected to shore by walkways ⓘ |
| affiliation | Gangaramaya Temple NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | modernist architecture ⓘ |
| city | Colombo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | example of contemporary Buddhist temple design in Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Buddha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dressCode | modest clothing required ⓘ |
| environment | urban lake setting ⓘ |
| function |
place for Buddhist rituals
ⓘ
place for quiet reflection ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Buddha statues
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decorative lanterns ⓘ meditation platforms ⓘ pavilions ⓘ rows of Buddha images around platforms ⓘ traditional Sri Lankan roof forms ⓘ view of Colombo skyline ⓘ wooden walkways ⓘ |
| hasGardens | small landscaped areas on platforms ⓘ |
| hasMaterial |
concrete
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tile roof ⓘ wood ⓘ |
| hasStatues |
reclining Buddha statue
ⓘ
seated Buddha statues ⓘ standing Buddha statues ⓘ |
| languageOfSignage |
English
ⓘ
Sinhala ⓘ Tamil NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Colombo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Gangaramaya Temple NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Beira Lake NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mainUseTime | daytime visits ⓘ |
| notableFor |
modernist design
ⓘ
serene atmosphere ⓘ tranquil setting ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| platformType | floating platforms ⓘ |
| province | Western Province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| setting | on platforms over water ⓘ |
| tourism |
popular photography spot
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popular tourist attraction in Colombo ⓘ |
| use |
place of meditation
ⓘ
place of rest ⓘ |
| view | overlooks Beira Lake ⓘ |
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