Saturday, 16 February 2008

Mulgirigala Cave Temples

Here are some photos from the cave temples at Mulgirigala near Tangalla.

It is a very beautiful place and we are grateful to our guide, Vijay, for showing us round.

I have signed the photos as people tend to have a relaxed attitude to intellectual property here!






The temple from a distance





















Steps up to the top - 500



























A dagoba containing a Buddha relic - indicated by three rings
























Some Hindu influenced painting and Vijay





















One of the reclining Buddhas - size approx 12m




















Peacock, elephant, lion, fish, pig - some of each in there.





















Seated Buddhas




























The view from the top of the rock























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