Dambulla cave temple - Buddha statues, Sri Lanka #1
by Nick Brundle Photography
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Dambulla cave temple - Buddha statues, Sri Lanka #1
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Nick Brundle Photography
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Buddha statue inside Dambulla cave temple, Sri Lanka. Dambulla cave temple also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla is a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, situated in the central part of the country. This site is situated 148 km east of Colombo and 72 km north of Kandy. It is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. This temple complex dates back to the first century BCE. There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. These paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of Sri Lankan kings and 4 statues of gods and goddesses.
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December 4th, 2022
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