Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Vihara, Buddhist rock temple in Amunugama, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
The temple complex features chambers carved into natural rock formations, containing detailed paintings and Buddhist religious imagery throughout its interior spaces.
King Kirti Sri Rajasingha initiated the construction of this temple in 1771, and his brother Rajadhi Rajasingha completed the project after ascending to power.
The temple walls display an extensive collection of Kandyan era frescoes that represent Buddhist stories and traditional Sri Lankan artistic techniques.
Located 7 kilometers from central Kandy, the temple receives visitors daily and requires modest dress code following Buddhist temple customs.
The interior chambers of the temple contain preserved 18th-century murals depicting Buddhist narratives using natural pigments on rock surfaces.
Location: Kandy
Inception: 1771
GPS coordinates: 7.30444,80.66389
Latest update: March 24, 2025 03:25
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