Supuwath Arana or Good News Ashram is a psycho-spiritual, social, integral, holistic formation center and an apostolate under the Archdiocese of Colombo. Peacefully located at Seeduwa, Sri Lanka, and spanning a 6.5-acre landscape, the environment has been created in such a way as to best suit the atmosphere for prayer, meditation, and relaxation.
As soon as you enter this holy premises of Supuwath Arana, you can feel the presence of God in an entirely different way, which can soothe your mind, renew your spirituality, and experience inner peace. It is a place full of tranquility and serenity that draws a large population of the community, irrespective of their beliefs and faiths. People from all walks of life come with their sorrows, tears, joys, and laughter to seek peace and uplift their souls.
Supuwath Arana is a great place where you can pray meditate, and relax. At the very center of the premises is a big boat with a cadjan roof gently floating on the water. On board the boat, the Blessed Sacrament is enshrined (what Christians believe is the body of Christ) where you can perform Eucharistic Adoration. The environment is landscaped in such a way, that as soon as you enter the premises you will feel the difference which can soothe you down in no time. This place will definitely take your breath away due to the beauty and simplicity as well as the intricate artwork.
Men, women, and children who step into this haven will not leave the place with an empty hand but with spiritual development. The gospel village of Supuwath Arana depicts the life of Christ from birth to crucifixion. The Holy Eucharist exposed in a boat, Stations of the Cross, floating houses, chapels, ponds, architectural designs, statues, and various kinds of trees combined with nature give you a different feeling that you are far from the busy world, at least for some time.
Rev. Fr. Darrel Coonghe presently in charge of Supuwath Arana, the founder and director, is the great personality behind this masterpiece. All of the faith services and other programs will be released through social media by webcasting to spread the word of God to the whole world. Supuwath Arana is open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm for worshipers. Supuwath Arana’s weekly Mass is hosted on Wednesday at 6:45 pm and Friday at 7:15 am for the faithful devotees.
Supuwath Arana Contact numbers: +94 112 259 223 | +94 114 375 771
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Supuwath Arana draws crowds with the well-known words of Jesus, “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest” and not just the Christians but those of all faiths.
How to reach Supuwath Arana
Supuwath Arana is situated at Seeduwa on Kotugoda Road, 25 km away from the capital city of Colombo, Sri Lanka (1 km from Seeduwa Junction towards Raddolugama). Bus Route 188 from Colombo to Raddolugama or Bus Route 244 from Negombo to Gampaha. The nearest railway station is Seeduwa Railway Station. See the map.
Important Information of Supuwath Arana
- Official Website: supuwatharana.org
- Address: Supuwath Arana, Kotagoda Road, Seeduwa, 11410 Sri Lanka
- Email: [email protected]
- Open time: Every day, 8 am to 6 pm
- Entry: Free
- Who can visit? Anyone can visit, irrespective of their beliefs and faiths
- Foods: Not available inside this place. But there is a place to eat. You can buy food outside and eat there.
- Special Notice: Supuwath Arana is a holy place, with devotees flocking from all over the country. Therefore, everybody requires you to be well-behaved, courteous, and polite, as it is a place of utmost tranquility.
Image Gallery of Supuwath Arana
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