Exposition of Sacred Relics Brought from India – Special Traffic Plan With Bus service

The sacred relics to be brought from India on 04.02.2026 will be expositioned for public veneration at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple from 06.00 a.m. on 05.02.2026 to 07.00 a.m on 11.02.2026.

In view of this sacred exposition, a special security arrangement and traffic management plan will be implemented in and around the Gangaramaya Temple premises during the above period.

Public Instructions

The Sri Lanka Police kindly request the public to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure a smooth and peaceful worship experience for all devotees:

• As the sacred relics exposition will remain open 24 hours, kindly cooperate fully with the security measures implemented by the Sri Lanka Police. 

• A large number of local and foreign devotees are expected; therefore, remain vigilant against thieves and other criminals, and safeguard wallets, jewelry, and personal belongings.

• Please don’t use your mobile phone within the Sacred Chamber

• Refrain from bringing Helmets, Jackets, Large Bags, and other personal items into the Temple Premises.

• Park vehicles only in designated parking areas.

• Comply with traffic regulations and drive responsibly; seek assistance from police officers when required.

• Please follow the Buddhist tradition when you enter the Temple premises. 

Special Shuttle Service

A special shuttle bus service will operate from the following locations to Gangaramaya Temple for the convenience of devotees:

• Old MOD Grounds Parking Area (MOD Park)

• Port City Parking Area

• Parking Area near Shangri-La Hotel

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Road Closures

The following roads will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic:

• Jinarathana Mawatha from James Peiris Mawatha Junction towards the temple

• Jinarathana Mawatha from Hunupitiya Wewa Road Junction towards the temple

• Jinarathana Mawatha from Lake Crescent (Hunupitiya Road) Junction towards the temple

• Park Street from Jinarathana Mawatha Junction towards the temple

• Staple Street from Muttiah Road Junction

• James Peiris Mawatha from Muttiah Road Junction

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Restricted Parking Areas

• Navam Mawatha

• Perahera Mawatha

• Ramanayake Mawatha

• James Peiris Mawatha

• Jinarathana Mawatha

• Muttiah Road

• Altair Avenue

• Staple Street

• Dawson Street

• Union Place

• Hyde Park Corner

• Baybrook Place

• Park Street

• Lake Crescent

• Hunupitiya Wewa Road

• Dharmapala Mawatha

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Free Parking Areas

• Port City Parking Area

• Parking Area near Shangri-La Hotel

• Parking Area at Old MOD Grounds

• F. R. Senanayake Mawatha Parking Area

• Dhanapala Mawatha, Viharamahadevi Park Area

• Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha (Green Path) Parking Area

• School Road Parking

• Vauxhall Street Parking

• Vacant land of the Old Sathosa premises near Colombo City Centre

Paid Parking Facilities

• Private parking near Gamini Roundabout

• Parking area opposite Lake House

• Parking at Access Tower Building

• Parking at Old Manning Market Grounds

• Chamas Parking

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Restrictions on Heavy Vehicle Movement

The entry of heavy vehicles will be restricted on the following routes:

• Entry to Perahera Mawatha via Uttarananda Mawatha

• Entry to Navam Mawatha via Uttarananda Mawatha

• Entry to James Peiris Mawatha from Kompanyaveediya Junction

• Union Place entering Staple Street from Staple Street Junction

• Union Place entering Dawson Street Junction

• Entry to Hyde Park Corner from Ibbanwala Junction

• Entry to Park Street from Dharmapala Mawatha and Park Street Junction

• Dharmapala Mawatha entering Hunupitiya Cross Road Junction

• Entry from Pittala Junction to James Peiris Mawatha