Temples and cathedrals in Dambulla

Q: What historical sites of Dambulla should be visited by a lover of architecture?

The Dambulla Cave Temple demonstrates the synthesis of pre-Christian megalithic traditions and Buddhist architecture. The five halls feature statues from different eras, from the early Anuradhapur period to the Kandian kingdom. Of particular interest is the “Cave of the Great Kings” with the throne of Vishnu and the stupas of the XII century.

Q: Where to go to Dambulla with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

Nauwara Eliya Art Village at the foot of the mountain demonstrates traditional crafts: woodworking, pottery and weaving. Children are shown how to create batik and jewelry using the technologies of the Kandy era. In the season, you can see the process of collecting rubber on nearby plantations.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Dambulla: the best photo zones?

The observation deck at the statue of the Golden Buddha with a height of 30 meters opens a panorama of rice fields and rock formations. At sunset, the gilded facades of cave temples look especially spectacular against the background of granite cliffs. A unique angle is the reflection of temples in the Pushparam reservoir.

Q: What legends are associated with the cave temples of Dambulla?

According to the Mahavamsa chronicle, King Valagambahu hid in these caves for 14 years during the Tamil invasion. Legend has it that spiders wove a giant web at the entrance, saving it from its pursuers. In the "Cave of the Great Buddha" there is a source, which, according to legend, arose from the lightning strike of Indra.

Q: What little-known Dambulla objects are worth seeing?

Sri Lankan ornithologists value the Kaludia Pokun Reserve for its population of kingfisher and ibis. 3 km from the center is an ancient spice farm with cinnamon and cardamom plantations, founded by Arab traders. Few people know about the underground temple of the Dev Raja Vahara with frescoes of the XIV century.

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The Golden Cave Temple

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