Ahila Thillainathan

The history

The Vanished Estate: A Historical MysteryColombo

This was such a beautiful and meaningful walk through Kotahena with the Quest App — exploring the revival of an area while discovering parts of Colombo I had never visited or even knew existed. We explored beautiful Hindu temples, historic Dutch sites, old Catholic and Christian churches, and learnt so much about the history, culture and communities that shaped this part of the city. The final stop was the oldest Buddhist temple in Colombo — another place I had never heard of before. So much of what I discovered was completely new to me. More than just a walk, it was an opportunity to learn, reflect and experience Colombo differently. I’m truly grateful for this experience — and for the sense of peace I felt throughout the walk. ❤️

Faiths of the Shoreline: KotahenaColombo

Loved seeing hidden pieces of Colombo! My highlights was the roadside Hindu shrine and the last stop - the oldesr Buddhist temple and its history. I didnt know about those at all. A suggestion would be to add a bit more history to some places -i would have liked to know more about the significance of the granite kovil apart from who built it, or more about the dark skinned Madonna at St Lucia's and why that was important to local people. Overall, I loved the walk, a much needed addition to Colombo, so thank you. Looking forward to the next!

Faiths of the Shoreline: KotahenaColombo