Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Viharaya in Sirimalwatta

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  Namal herath

  :: 02 April 2018 10:20:39

  Historical place. Amazing wall arts.

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  chameera madushan

  :: 08 March 2018 15:04:29

  Degaldoruwa Raja Maha Vihara (Sinhalese: දෙගල්දෝරුව රජමහා විහාරය) is an ancient Buddhist rock temple, situated in Amunugama, Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is famous for its Kandyan Era Frescoes. The cave itself was said to have been excavated out of a rock which rises to a height of approximately 12.3 m (40 ft),and shelters the shrine room and entrance chamber. Details relating to the construction of the temple and the royal land grant are contained on the Degaldoruwa Tamba Sannasa (Copper Plate).Construction of the temple was commenced in 1771 during the reign of King Kirti Sri Rajasinha [1747-1782 AD] by his younger brother, Rajadhi Rajasinha and completed by Rajadhi Rajasinha after he ascended to the throne. Following the temples completion Rajadhi Rajasinghe placed the Temple in the custody of a learned monk, Moratota Dhammakkanda Maha Nayaka Thera [1734-1811], who was also Rajadhi Rajasingha's teacher and chief advisor.

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  Kristina Innemee

  :: 01 March 2018 10:25:29

  We found this Temple and after reading some of its history we decided to check it out. This place really took us by surprise. It's small but really extravagant in it's paintings and details. We donated some money as it is free and the monk, who spoke good English, gave us some of the history of the Temple and explained to us the paintings on the wall and roof. It's not touristy which is wonderful and it's easy to get to by tuk tuk. We just asked our driver to wait and take us back and he did. For something a little quieter but still amazing, this is a great spot. Happy we came.

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  Jason Konik

  :: 21 December 2017 19:32:53

  Super cool and off the beaten path. Easy to get to with a tuk tuk, and really beautiful statues and wall paintings. A fun walk back through little villages with friendly people.

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  Lakal

  :: 03 September 2017 21:27:47

  Arts and the structural engineering is amazing though it's an old temple. It's possible to see Kandian painting in the caves. There are couple of friendly dogs who is in the temple. Don't forget to give them a biscuit if you are visiting this place. If the caves are closed, you can ask the monks to open them up and they will give you a really good description about the paintings as well.