With a multi-ethnic population in Sri Lanka, it is not surprising that many different religious buildings have sprung up and have their own set of admirers and worshippers mostly from the local community. St Anthony has many devotees in Sri Lanka and it is perhaps this reason that has paved the way to this beautiful shrine in Kotchikade. Located in the heart of the city, this church is accessible to many people from all nearby villages and indeed a throng of people can be seen at the church during the daytime mostly. It is also amazing that people from as far as the north and east corners of the country visit here too, at times to take refuge in prayers.
Even though it is situated in the heart of a bustling city, once a visitor enters through one of its glass doors, the world outside fails to exist and peace and harmony prevails within the church. One discovers the first representation of St. Anthony close to the entrance in a wooden casing which the devotees want to touch, to get blessings. On to the left of the altar is the other magnificent creation of St. Anthony. This creation though small is remarkable and is more than 200 years old just like the statue, the devotees yearn to touch to obtain blessings.
Not far from this famous religious building, there is another soothing location at the nearby town of Negombo. The Jetwing aurveda pavilions are located on the coastal stretch on Negombo, along the palm fringed fine golden stretch of sand with nearby fishing villages. Anyone stepping into the interiors of this beautiful place would definitely fall in love with not just Sri Lanka but Sri Lanka Hotels. In reality,Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is a actually a health resort that contains two types of pavilions king and queen numbering to 12 and complete with furnishing and serviced rooms. At this prime location, which is located quite close to the air port, multiple therapies such as yoga and meditation as well as music therapy are offered. As a Sri Lanka Ayurveda Hotel, this one stands out exceptionally with its excellent location plus well performed therapies offered to a discerning clientele.
Even though it is situated in the heart of a bustling city, once a visitor enters through one of its glass doors, the world outside fails to exist and peace and harmony prevails within the church. One discovers the first representation of St. Anthony close to the entrance in a wooden casing which the devotees want to touch, to get blessings. On to the left of the altar is the other magnificent creation of St. Anthony. This creation though small is remarkable and is more than 200 years old just like the statue, the devotees yearn to touch to obtain blessings.
Not far from this famous religious building, there is another soothing location at the nearby town of Negombo. The Jetwing aurveda pavilions are located on the coastal stretch on Negombo, along the palm fringed fine golden stretch of sand with nearby fishing villages. Anyone stepping into the interiors of this beautiful place would definitely fall in love with not just Sri Lanka but Sri Lanka Hotels. In reality,Jetwing Ayurveda Pavilions is a actually a health resort that contains two types of pavilions king and queen numbering to 12 and complete with furnishing and serviced rooms. At this prime location, which is located quite close to the air port, multiple therapies such as yoga and meditation as well as music therapy are offered. As a Sri Lanka Ayurveda Hotel, this one stands out exceptionally with its excellent location plus well performed therapies offered to a discerning clientele.
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