Sri Lanka

Though Sri Lanka is known for its rich Buddhist culture and history there are a number of places in the country where most of the significant events of Ramayana, the Hindu epic of Lord Rama and Ma Sita took place. Hinduism is one of Sri Lanka's oldest religions, with temples dating back over 2,000 years. Most Sri Lankan Hindus follow the Shaiva Siddhanta school of Shaivism, and some follow Shaktism. Sri Lanka is home to the five abodes of Shiva: Pancha Ishwarams, holy places believed to have been built by King Ravana. Murugan is one of the country's most popular Hindu deities, venerated by Hindu Tamils. This country has a rich history and a treasured heritage with a major connection to Ramayana. Chilaw, Ram Setu, Colombo, Ella, Trincomalee, Ramboda, Nuwara Eliya, Kothmale, Dolukanda Sanjeevani Mountain, Sita Kotuwa, Mannar and Jaffna are the top 12 Ramayana-related places in Sri Lanka you should cover on your Ramayana Circuit trip. The Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, the Golden Temple of Dambulla, the Sacred City of Anuradhapura and the Sacred City of Kandy are the four UNESCO world heritage sites in Sri Lanka related to Buddhist Tourism.