Reswehera, Ancient Buddhist temple in North Western Province, Sri Lanka.
The temple contains two significant Buddha statues, with one carved directly into rock and another housed within the main building structure.
King Devanampiya Tissa established the Reswehera temple complex between 307 BC and 267 BC, marking its foundations in ancient Sri Lankan history.
The temple grounds include 99 caves where Buddhist monks performed meditation practices, reflecting traditional spiritual customs of Sri Lanka.
Visitors can access both image rooms containing the Buddha statues, including the 39-foot-long reclining figure with visible details of hand-woven robes.
The unfinished rock-carved Buddha statue displays specific characteristics, including a square stone pedestal and an incomplete ear from its original construction.
GPS coordinates: 7.99389,80.41750
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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