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New Temples

New Temples are being built and consecrated. This one was built by a very elderly lady who sold all her property and used the money to build the Temple. She became a nun. She is now towards 100 and is cared for by her daughter and she lives at this Temple with her cats. Many pilgrims come to visit as it is in the Anaradhapura area.

The elderly nun who founded this temple.She lives here with one of her daughters who cares for her.

Some of her cats who live with her at the Temple.

Another modern Temple that is greatly venerated

Life-sized statues of monks ascending to the summit are greatly admired.