Religion
Negombo is a multi-religious city. Since the beginning of European Colonization, the township of Negombo has a majority of Roman Catholics along with Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims. Negombo has been given the name Little Rome due to the highly ornate Portuguese-era Roman Catholic churches such as St. Mary's church found within the township. The Katuwapitiya Church, The Sea street church and the Grand Street Church are the three biggest parishes in Negombo. There are over twenty Roman Catholic churches in the city.
"Agurukaramulla Raja maha viharaya" is a famous Buddhist temple bringing Buddhists from all over Sri Lanka to Negombo every year. Abhayasekararamaya temple (Podipansala), Dutugamunu viharaya and Asapuwa are famous Buddhist temples in the city.
There are also Hindu temples (Kovil) in Negombo . Kali Amman temple, Ganapathi (Pillaiar) Temple, Muththumari amman Temple, Karumari Amman Temple are some of them.
Six Jumma Mosques in Negombo city and the Negombo Grand Jumma Masjid is one of the biggest in Sri Lanka.
There is a branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Negombo. The church building is located just west of the intersection of Ave Maria street and Old Chilaw street. There are also Methodist, Baptist, and the other Anglican churches in Negombo.
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