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Aukana Temple
A temple site near Kala Wewa centred on the towering Aukana Buddha, a finely carved standing Buddha statue associated with the Anuradhapu...
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A closer look at Aukana Temple
A temple site near Kala Wewa centred on the towering Aukana Buddha, a finely carved standing Buddha statue associated with the Anuradhapura tradition.
Travel region
Sri Lanka
District
Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka
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Aukana Temple, Sri Lanka
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A field guide to Aukana Temple
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Season notes
Best time to visit
Early morning, especially in the dry months from May to September.
Aukana Temple field notes
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Destination images
Aukana Temple gallery
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Route planning note
The best version of Aukana Temple depends on what surrounds it. We use this stop as part of a paced private route, not as an isolated checklist item.
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