Maliga Vihara Cave Temple
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Description
A »cave temple« (note 1) at the Maliga Vihara, Daladagama (note 2) contains rock art of the Kandy period : Inside are Buddha images, statues of gods and paintings of the same era. Close to the vihara is a pillar inscription of the Polonnaruwa period. The sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha was kept at this temple for a short time. APPROACH (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974, 1983: 37): On the road from Teldeniya (N07°17'49”: E080°46'07” WGS84) east to Mahiyangana (N07°19': E080°58'58”), turn at Hunnasgiriya (N07°18': E080°51') to the south and proceed about »four miles« (6 km) along a footpath towards Medagammeda (note 3) or »Meda Maha Nuwara« (Survey Department 1977: Road Map of Sri Lanka).
NOTE 1: A »cave temple« (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974, 1983) tends to be a modified natural, sacred rock shelter (or true temple cave) used for religious purposes. NOTE 2: »Daladagama« (CEYLON TRAVELLER 1974, 1983: 37), of which the "dalada" bit means tooth, is said to lie 6 km along the path south of Hunnasgiriya (N07°18': E080°51') is not identified. Another Daladagama (N07°49'25”: E080°14'47” WGS84, Kurunegala district, North Western Province) lies about 85 km in a direct line north-west of Hunnasgiriya. NOTE 3: Medagammedda (N07°16': E080°52' falling on AMS sheet NB44-02). Not to be confused with the other Medagammedda (N07°04': E080°39') and the Medagammedda (N06°41': E080°42').
Documents
Bibliography 05/07/2016- Ceylon Traveller 1974, 1983.
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | UDAWELA CAVE TEMPLE | ||
| 9.6 | VEVAGAMA BAMBARAGALA (Cave at) | ||
| 11.2 | ISTRIPURA CAVE, Pannala | ||
| 11.8 | SITA KOTUWA (Cave at) | ||
| 13.0 | RAJAVILLAH NITRE CAVE | ||
| 14.8 | HUNUGALA LENA | ||
| 14.8 | Saint Martin's Potholes | ||
| 16.9 | LUNUGALA LENA 2 | ||
| 16.9 | Alugallena |