The Golden Temple, Dambulla , Dambulla, Sri Lanka
About The Golden Temple, Dambulla
Situated in the central part of Sri Lanka, The Golden Temple of Dambulla or Dambulla Cave temple is regarded as a World Heritage Site of Sri Lanka. The temple complex is the largest in the country has about 80 known caves in the surrounding area. The temple was constructed in the first century BC which makes it one of the oldest temples in Sri Lanka. The temple complex comprises five caves which have now been transformed into rooms and shrines, among which the three are namely Cave of the Divine King, Great New Monastery, and Cave of the Great Kings. There are numerous statues and paintings in these five caves which include the ones related to Gautama Buddha.
Dambulla Cave temple also has statues of Vishnu and Ganesha. Each of the shrines and rooms signifies many periods of Sinhala art and sculpture. The walls of the caves have depictions of the temptation by the demon Mara and Buddha’s first sermon.
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Pethikada, Sigiriya, Central Province
11.9 km from The Golden Temple, Dambulla - See map
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Sigiriya Craft Village, Central Province
16.7 km from The Golden Temple, Dambulla - See map
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Jathika Namal Uyana, Central Province
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Sigiriya Museum, Central Province
19.1 km from The Golden Temple, Dambulla - See map
Sigiriya Museum is managed by the Central Cultural Fund and is known to be the most attractive museum in South Asia. It is also a UNESCO world...
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*20 km from The Golden Temple, Dambulla - See map
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Sigiriya, Central Province
21.5 km from The Golden Temple, Dambulla - See map
Sigiriya is one of the most important historical monuments of Sri Lanka. The citadel here is also known as the ‘Lion’s Rock’. Referred by...
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Pidurangala Rock, Central Province
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Minneriya National Park, North Central Province
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Minneriya National Park is a prominent abode for around 200 native elephants. Though the park is criticized for the poorly maintained roads, those...
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Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, North Central Province
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Mihintale, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
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Jethawanaramaya Stupa, North Central Province
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Thuparama Dagoba, North Central Province
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