Mulkirigala Raja Maha Vihara, Buddhist temple complex on rock outcrop in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka
The Mulkirigala temple consists of seven cave shrines carved into different levels of a 205-meter-high natural rock formation containing statues and paintings.
King Saddhatissa established the temple complex in the third century, and subsequent rulers contributed to its development through additional structures and artistic elements.
The caves feature extensive murals depicting Buddhist Jataka tales, including a 15-meter-long reclining Buddha statue and scenes from ancient Sri Lankan traditions.
Visitors need to climb numerous stone steps across multiple levels to reach the different cave temples, with the journey taking approximately one hour.
Dutch colonial officials incorrectly identified this temple as Adam's Berg in their 18th-century records, confusing it with the more distant Adam's Peak.
Location: Hambantota District
GPS coordinates: 6.12305,80.73640
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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