Seema Malaka temple
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Seema Malaka temple is a serene Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, known for its modernist architecture and tranquil setting on platforms over Beira Lake.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Seema Malaka temple canonical | 1 |
| Seema Malaka, Gangaramaya Temple | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6086171 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Seema Malaka temple Context triple: [Beira Lake, hasPart, Seema Malaka temple]
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A.
Rukmini Devi Temple
Rukmini Devi Temple is a revered Hindu shrine near Dwarka in Gujarat, India, dedicated to Goddess Rukmini, the consort of Lord Krishna, and known for its intricate carvings and religious significance.
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B.
Shoolini Mata Temple
Shoolini Mata Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, dedicated to the local deity Shoolini Mata and known for its annual religious fair.
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C.
Madan Mohan Temple
Madan Mohan Temple is one of the oldest and most revered Hindu temples in Vrindavan, dedicated to Lord Krishna and known for its historic architecture and spiritual significance.
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D.
Duladeo Temple
Duladeo Temple is a late-period Hindu shrine in Khajuraho, India, renowned for its intricate sculptures and dedication to Lord Shiva.
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E.
Maihar Devi Temple
Maihar Devi Temple is a renowned Hindu pilgrimage site in Madhya Pradesh dedicated to Goddess Sharda (a form of Durga), famed for its hilltop location and long stairway ascent.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Seema Malaka temple Target entity description: Seema Malaka temple is a serene Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, known for its modernist architecture and tranquil setting on platforms over Beira Lake.
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A.
Rukmini Devi Temple
Rukmini Devi Temple is a revered Hindu shrine near Dwarka in Gujarat, India, dedicated to Goddess Rukmini, the consort of Lord Krishna, and known for its intricate carvings and religious significance.
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B.
Shoolini Mata Temple
Shoolini Mata Temple is a prominent Hindu shrine in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, dedicated to the local deity Shoolini Mata and known for its annual religious fair.
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C.
Madan Mohan Temple
Madan Mohan Temple is one of the oldest and most revered Hindu temples in Vrindavan, dedicated to Lord Krishna and known for its historic architecture and spiritual significance.
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D.
Duladeo Temple
Duladeo Temple is a late-period Hindu shrine in Khajuraho, India, renowned for its intricate sculptures and dedication to Lord Shiva.
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E.
Maihar Devi Temple
Maihar Devi Temple is a renowned Hindu pilgrimage site in Madhya Pradesh dedicated to Goddess Sharda (a form of Durga), famed for its hilltop location and long stairway ascent.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist temple
ⓘ
religious building ⓘ |
| access | connected to shore by walkways ⓘ |
| affiliation | Gangaramaya Temple ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | modernist architecture ⓘ |
| city | Colombo ⓘ |
| country | Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | example of contemporary Buddhist temple design in Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Buddha ⓘ |
| dressCode | modest clothing required ⓘ |
| environment | urban lake setting ⓘ |
| function |
place for Buddhist rituals
ⓘ
place for quiet reflection ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Buddha statues
ⓘ
decorative lanterns ⓘ meditation platforms ⓘ pavilions ⓘ rows of Buddha images around platforms ⓘ traditional Sri Lankan roof forms ⓘ view of Colombo skyline ⓘ wooden walkways ⓘ |
| hasGardens | small landscaped areas on platforms ⓘ |
| hasMaterial |
concrete
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tile roof ⓘ wood ⓘ |
| hasStatues |
reclining Buddha statue
ⓘ
seated Buddha statues ⓘ standing Buddha statues ⓘ |
| languageOfSignage |
English
ⓘ
Sinhala ⓘ Tamil ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Colombo ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Gangaramaya Temple ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Beira Lake ⓘ |
| mainUseTime | daytime visits ⓘ |
| notableFor |
modernist design
ⓘ
serene atmosphere ⓘ tranquil setting ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| platformType | floating platforms ⓘ |
| province | Western Province ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| setting | on platforms over water ⓘ |
| tourism |
popular photography spot
ⓘ
popular tourist attraction in Colombo ⓘ |
| use |
place of meditation
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place of rest ⓘ |
| view | overlooks Beira Lake ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Seema Malaka temple Description of subject: Seema Malaka temple is a serene Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka, known for its modernist architecture and tranquil setting on platforms over Beira Lake.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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