Bambaragastalawa Caves
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Location
Two miles (3 km) north of Kiripokuna (note 2), … a jeep track terminates at Bambaragastalawa … The main rock capped by an unscalable peak is 368 feet [112.3 m] high. Spread out in all directions into the surrounding jungles from its base are numerous boulders of immense size beneath most of which are drip-ledged caves … (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: ?; 1983: 171-172).
Description
General description
Drip-ledged caves (note 1), which probably consist of modified natural rock shelters) where monks meditated ages ago (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974: ?; 1983: 171-172) include one large cave, the main pilimage, with a damaged, recumbent image of the Buddha, 18 feet [5.6 m] in length. Scattered around are 21 caves with inscriptions. Be wary of hornets … (potentially lethal Apis dorsata).
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018- Ceylon Traveller 1974, 1983.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | BAGURE GALGE | ||
| 2.6 | KIRIPOKUNAHELA CAVES | ||
| 2.6 | MAHALENAMA CAVES | ||
| 5.2 | KUDIMBI GALA ROCK SHELTER | ||
| 5.8 | OKANDA GALGE | ||
| 7.6 | VIHAREGALA CAVE | ||
| 7.6 | ITIKALA CAVE | ||
| 7.6 | KONGALA CAVES | ||
| 10.0 | Bovattagala Caves |