Buduruwagala Temple
Buduruwagala Temple
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Tour Uva
Badulla, Sri Lanka74 contributions
Feb 2020 • Business
Seven statues sculptured on relief of the rock are seen in a single rock face. Of the seven Mahayana statues, three smaller statues each are sculptured on either side of the main Buddha statue.
The centrally sculptured main Buddha image is the tallest in Sri Lanka and is 51feet in height. The Buddha is in the Samabhanga posture and has the right hand gesturing the Abhaya Mudra. On the right of the Standing Buddha image are the sculptures of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisatva, Goddess Tara, Prince Sudhana and on the left are the sculptures of Maitree Bodhisatva, Vajrapani Bodhisatva and an unidentifiable deity. These sculptures could be identified as a collection of the Buddha and Bodhisatva figures with Mahayana influence.
The centrally sculptured main Buddha image is the tallest in Sri Lanka and is 51feet in height. The Buddha is in the Samabhanga posture and has the right hand gesturing the Abhaya Mudra. On the right of the Standing Buddha image are the sculptures of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisatva, Goddess Tara, Prince Sudhana and on the left are the sculptures of Maitree Bodhisatva, Vajrapani Bodhisatva and an unidentifiable deity. These sculptures could be identified as a collection of the Buddha and Bodhisatva figures with Mahayana influence.
Written 13 February 2020
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banstead
Kirkby Lonsdale, UK416 contributions
Oct 2019
We were driving from Udawalawe to Yala and this was en route, so we asked to stop. Its a drive from the main road, but I think that's part of the experience. The area is very quiet, and we saw a massive water monitor crossing the road (the only one in our whole trip).
The statues are interesting, one being the largest in SL, and over 1000 years old (I think) and have similarities to the now lost statues at Bamiyan; excavation work is still going on, so it looks like there's more to be uncovered still from this ancient site
The statues are interesting, one being the largest in SL, and over 1000 years old (I think) and have similarities to the now lost statues at Bamiyan; excavation work is still going on, so it looks like there's more to be uncovered still from this ancient site
Written 11 January 2020
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Robin
Nijmegen, The Netherlands101 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Sometimes you come to places and wonder why they aren't much busier and more popular. The Buduruwagala is a beautiful old Buddhist temple where nine statues were originally carved into a large rock, of which about seven are still clearly visible. Impressive from a distance as a whole, but also up close in size and detail. Warm under your feet again, because here too the rule is: take off your shoes.
Written 28 February 2024
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Melissa
London, UK194 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Not too much to see so we didn’t stay long but it was very impressive and felt like a sacred place. I’m glad we saw it. A huge Buddha carved into the rock from a long time ago.
Written 11 October 2022
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Barry L
7 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Incredible. If you can get here early morning or late afternoon it would be even more amazing. Plan to sit under the big tree and take in the bird song and ambience of this serene place. Plan to have a meal or some refreshments at Sam's Cafe.
Written 27 April 2024
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Maureen G
Venice, FL95 contributions
Mar 2023
If you have your own transport, Buduruwagala Temple is well worth a visit. Located between Ella and Tissamaharama. Drive about 15 minutes or so on a small road that takes you alongside pretty, tranquil lakes, marshes, and waterways with great birdlife. The statues are impressive, and the environment absolutely peaceful and lovely. Very few tourists. Nice!
Written 28 March 2023
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Christine Marshall
118 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Visited the Buduruwagala temple, it was a very hot day and although you don't go inside you still have to cover your legs and shoulders up. It's literally just a large stone temple . It was still worth the visit even though it was a short one
Written 3 March 2024
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Silver Wings Tours
Wattala, Sri Lanka220 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Buduruwagala is an ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The complex consist of seven statues and the statues date back to the 10th century. All the statues are done in a granite rock. Nice peaceful place to visit.
Written 22 February 2019
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Srilankachamotours
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka473 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
Buduruwagala is situated in the Wellawaya District Secretariat Division of the Moneragala District. It could be reached by traveling 4 km along the road opposite the Buduruwagala School which is about 4km from Wellawaya on the Ella & Wellawaya road.
Seven statues sculptured on relief of the rock during the 10th Century A.D. are seen in a single rock face. Of the seven Mahayana statues, three smaller statues each are sculptured on either side of the main Buddha statue.
Seven statues sculptured on relief of the rock during the 10th Century A.D. are seen in a single rock face. Of the seven Mahayana statues, three smaller statues each are sculptured on either side of the main Buddha statue.
Written 24 December 2015
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jbm4075
Las Vegas, NV326 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
This place was so tranquil and I loved how it was not completely overrun with tourists. The rock carvings are an absolutely beautiful sight and completely worth it if you are in the area, and I would say even if it is within an hour’s detour.
You don't need to walk through or enter a temple to see the rock carvings, so conservative dressing is not necessary and shorts are okay.
There are hardly any steps to climb, and a decent amount of shading provided by nearby trees, so don't worry about coming here while the sun is shining bright.
You don't need to walk through or enter a temple to see the rock carvings, so conservative dressing is not necessary and shorts are okay.
There are hardly any steps to climb, and a decent amount of shading provided by nearby trees, so don't worry about coming here while the sun is shining bright.
Written 23 February 2019
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Bonjour,
Le prix est modeste (pour une fois au Sri Lanka !), environ 2 € et ce site vaut vraiment la peine d'être vu.
Cordialement
Written 18 March 2017
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