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The reason for stopping over in Wellawaya was to visit the archaeological site of Buduruwagala. It is located in a forest area just a5 kms south of Wellawaya.
The site is home to seven figures of various height (the largest 16 meters tall) carved on the rock.
All figures are thought to date from the tenth century.
The central figure is Buddha in a “have no fear” pose. There are small remnants of the original paint and stucco that covered the figure.
On the left side (additional photo) there is group of 3 figures representing: Avalokitesvara (important Mahayana divinity), an unidentified attendant (left) and Tara (Mahayana goddess on the right)
On the right side (additional photo) in Hindu style are uncertain what they represent (most probably Vajrapani, Maitreya-the future Buddha and Vishnu.
The best way to visit the area is to rent a taxi. The visiting time is short so it’s wise to keep the driver waiting for you for the return trip.
Written Sep 26, 2006
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Lying 12 kms from Welawaya and 30 km from Haputale, Diyaluma falls make a nice stop for swimming and picnic. For more info see my corresponding tip in Haputale.
Written Sep 26, 2006
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Lying 12 kms from Welawaya and 30 km from Haputale, Diyaluma falls make a nice stop for swimming and picnic. For more info see my corresponding tip in Haputale.
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Wellawaya is a little town and if unexceptional it serves as a major juction point if you're heading from the hill country to the South. Major attractions in the nearby area are: the archaeological......
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Buduruwagala is the site of some of the largest stone carvings on Sri Lanka – the tallest is 16 m – and after the destruction of the hill-side Buddhas in Afghanistan, supposedly the largest carvings...
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