Gangaramaya Temple blends architecture and culture from Sri Lanka, Thailand, India and China into a layered complex of shrines, libraries, a museum and a spectacular relic chamber. Founded in the late 19th century, the temple has grown into a centre of Buddhist learning and cultural activity, and its annual Navam Perahera festival – held in February – is one of the most dazzling religious processions in Sri Lanka, drawing thousands of spectators.