MARAVIDIYA

Herbert Daniel Gebauer - 06/01/2018

A series of caves (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974, 1983: 112) or modified natural rock shelters with white plastered walls known as Maradiya (note 1) are situated on the –>Dimbulagala: Two are better preserved and contain paintings [rock art] which once covered the whole plastered surface. On the summit and within the caves are two pools of clear water. In two other caves the paintings are in a bad state, but the bold outlines are clear. SITUATION: Near the very summit (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974, 1983: 112) of the –>Dimbulagala / Gunner's Quoin (note 2). en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimbulagala_Raja_Maha_Vihara (accessed 2010.10.06): Dimbulagala Raja Maha Vihara … The jungle path leading further up leads to the Akasa Chaithiya on the summit of Dimbulagala, passing ancient caves of the forest hermitage. One such imposing rock formation allowed the wattle and daub walls to be built dividing the cave into many rooms including a little verandah as well. Further up are the curative waters of the famed NamalPokuna, and the maravidiya caves.Pokuna, and the maravidiya caves.