KARAMBAGALA CAVE
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Description
The unspecified Karambagala cave (compare –>Kurandaka Lena) is famous for its paintings (rock art), which represents the the remarkable pre-Christian (200 B.C.) murals discovered by the renowned Ceylonese painter L.T.P. Manjusri (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1983: 69). SITUATION: (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1983: 69): At the rocky sentinel of Karambagala (note 1) beyond (north? of) Ridiyagama Tank (note 2). CAVE POTENTIAL: (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1983: 69): Still further beyond is the jungle hermitage of Madunagala [see –>Madunagala Caves, Pilamagala / Pillamagala] and the hot springs of Mahapalessa (N06°15': E080°59').The unspecified Karambagala cave (compare –>Kurandaka Lena) is famous for its paintings (rock art), which represents the the remarkable pre-Christian (200 B.C.) murals discovered by the renowned Ceylonese painter L.T.P. Manjusri (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1983: 69). SITUATION: (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1983: 69): At the rocky sentinel of Karambagala (note 1) beyond (north? of) Ridiyagama Tank (note 2). CAVE POTENTIAL: (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1983: 69): Still further beyond is the jungle hermitage of Madunagala [see –>Madunagala Caves, Pilamagala / Pillamagala] and the hot springs of Mahapalessa (N06°15': E080°59').
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Ceylon Traveller 1974, 1983.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.3 | MADUNAGALA CAVES, Pilamagala, Pillamagala | ||
| 13.1 | KURANDAKA LENA | ||
| 18.2 | HENAGAHAPUGALA | ||
| 26.1 | Koketuwa (Cave on) | ||
| 29.7 | Ulwala Galge | ||
| 31.4 | MULGIRIGALA LENA | ||
| 36.5 | UDUPIYAN GALGE | ||
| 36.6 | Wavulpane (Cave near the village of) | ||
| 37.9 | HO-O MANIYA BLOW HOLE |