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Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
There are 364 stairs to climb up to the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka. A sacred pilgrimage site for 22 centuries, this cave monastery, with its five sanctuaries, is the largest, best-preserved cave-temple complex in Sri Lanka. The Buddhist mural paintings (covering an area of 2,100 m2 ) are of particular importance, as are the 157 statues.
Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Toque macaque on the way up to the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Grooming monkeys on the stairs to the Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka
Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Reclining Buddha in the first of 5 cave temples, the Temple of the King of the Gods. The Buddha statue is 15 meters long and carved out of rock.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
First Cave: Devaraja Lena - The Cave of the Divine King Reclining Buddha in the first of 5 cave temples, the Temple of the King of the Gods. The Buddha statue is 14 meters long and carved out of rock. An account of the founding of the monastery is recorded in a 1st-century Brahmi inscription over the entrance to this cave.
Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
First Cave: Devaraja Lena - The Cave of the Divine King Painted Lotus flowers decorate the feet of the declining Buddha. Notice the different size of the feet.
Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
First Cave: Devaraja Lena - The Cave of the Divine King A statue of Ananda, the primary attendant of the Buddha and one of his ten principal disciples, stands at the feet of the giant Buddha in this small cave.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Second cave: Maha Raja Viharaya - The Cave of the Great King Reclining Buddha at the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Second cave: Maha Raja Viharaya - The Cave of the Great Kings It is also the largest of the caves. There are about 60 statues in this cave, among them you can find the statues of the King Valagamba and King Nissankamalla as well. The wooden statue of the King Valagamba can be found near the entrance. Statues of Buddha are depicted in various postures and have different mudras. Apart from the statues, this cave has a small stupa inside the cave surrounded by 11 Buddha statues. In addition to the Buddha statues and the Kings’ statues, you will find images of Gods as well. And the paintings on the walls and the ceiling depict the important events of the Buddhist culture and history.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
It is also the largest of the caves. There are about 60 statues in this cave, among them you can find the statues of the King Valagamba and King Nissankamalla as well. The wooden statue of the King Valagamba can be found near the entrance. Statues of Buddha are depicted in various postures and have different mudras. Apart from the statues, this cave has a small stupa inside the cave surrounded by 11 Buddha statues. In addition to the Buddha statues and the Kings’ statues, you will find images of Gods as well. And the paintings on the walls and the ceiling depict the important events of the Buddhist culture and history.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Second cave: Maha Raja Viharaya - The Cave of the Great Kings It is also the largest of the caves. There are about 60 statues in this cave, among them you can find the statues of the King Valagamba and King Nissankamalla as well. The wooden statue of the King Valagamba can be found near the entrance. Statues of Buddha are depicted in various postures and have different mudras. Apart from the statues, this cave has a small stupa inside the cave surrounded by 11 Buddha statues. In addition to the Buddha statues and the Kings’ statues, you will find images of Gods as well. And the paintings on the walls and the ceiling depict the important events of the Buddhist culture and history.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
It is also the largest of the caves. There are about 60 statues in this cave, among them you can find the statues of the King Valagamba and King Nissankamalla as well. The wooden statue of the King Valagamba can be found near the entrance. Statues of Buddha are depicted in various postures and have different mudras. Apart from the statues, this cave has a small stupa inside the cave surrounded by 11 Buddha statues. In addition to the Buddha statues and the Kings’ statues, you will find images of Gods as well. And the paintings on the walls and the ceiling depict the important events of the Buddhist culture and history.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
It is also the largest of the caves. There are about 60 statues in this cave, among them you can find the statues of the King Valagamba and King Nissankamalla as well. The wooden statue of the King Valagamba can be found near the entrance. Statues of Buddha are depicted in various postures and have different mudras. Apart from the statues, this cave has a small stupa inside the cave surrounded by 11 Buddha statues. In addition to the Buddha statues and the Kings’ statues, you will find images of Gods as well. And the paintings on the walls and the ceiling depict the important events of the Buddhist culture and history.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
It is also the largest of the caves. There are about 60 statues in this cave, among them you can find the statues of the King Valagamba and King Nissankamalla as well. The wooden statue of the King Valagamba can be found near the entrance. Statues of Buddha are depicted in various postures and have different mudras. Apart from the statues, this cave has a small stupa inside the cave surrounded by 11 Buddha statues. In addition to the Buddha statues and the Kings’ statues, you will find images of Gods as well. And the paintings on the walls and the ceiling depict the important events of the Buddhist culture and history.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
It is also the largest of the caves. There are about 60 statues in this cave, among them you can find the statues of the King Valagamba and King Nissankamalla as well. The wooden statue of the King Valagamba can be found near the entrance. Statues of Buddha are depicted in various postures and have different mudras. Apart from the statues, this cave has a small stupa inside the cave surrounded by 11 Buddha statues. In addition to the Buddha statues and the Kings’ statues, you will find images of Gods as well. And the paintings on the walls and the ceiling depict the important events of the Buddhist culture and history.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
It is also the largest of the caves. There are about 60 statues in this cave, among them you can find the statues of the King Valagamba and King Nissankamalla as well. The wooden statue of the King Valagamba can be found near the entrance. Statues of Buddha are depicted in various postures and have different mudras. Apart from the statues, this cave has a small stupa inside the cave surrounded by 11 Buddha statues. In addition to the Buddha statues and the Kings’ statues, you will find images of Gods as well. And the paintings on the walls and the ceiling depict the important events of the Buddhist culture and history.
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Second cave: Maha Raja Viharaya - The Cave of the Great Kings Sitting Golden Buddha statue under the protection of a three-headed king cobra in front of a small stupa at the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple in Sri Lanka, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rangiri Dambulla Royal Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Third cave: Maha Aluth Viharaya - Cave of the Great New Temple Statue of King Nissanka Malla of Sri Lanka (12th century)
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Third cave: Maha Aluth Viharaya - Cave of the Great New Temple Reclining Buddha
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Third cave: Maha Aluth Viharaya - Cave of the Great New Temple Reclining Buddha statue
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Third cave: Maha Aluth Viharaya - Cave of the Great New Temple A seating Buddha statue with Dragon Arch
Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka
Fourth cave: Paschima Viharaya - Cave of the Western Temple Small stupa next to a seating Buddha
