Bambaragala Monastery – Teldiniya
The Dumbara Valley is a breathtakingly beautiful and historic region that attracts tourists from all over the world. The valley is known for its ancient temples, Raja Maha Viharas, and rock cave hermitages that served as spiritual retreats for Buddhist monks.
One of the most famous sites in the region is the Bambaragala Vihara, which is accessible through Tennekumbura on the main Mahiyangane road leading to the Victoria dam site. Visitors can climb a steep flight of stone steps to reach the temple, which is perched on the side of a steep hill surrounded by massive rocks.
The temple is known for its stunning mural paintings, which depict fascinating episodes of Jataka stories as well as cultural and Buddhist motifs. These paintings are considered to be valuable historical records and have been studied by Prof. Sri Gunasinghe, an expert in Kandyan paintings.
The Bambaragala Vihara is also surrounded by ancient rock cave hermitages that offer a glimpse into the region's spiritual...
One of the most famous sites in the region is the Bambaragala Vihara, which is accessible through Tennekumbura on the main Mahiyangane road leading to the Victoria dam site. Visitors can climb a steep flight of stone steps to reach the temple, which is perched on the side of a steep hill surrounded by massive rocks.
The temple is known for its stunning mural paintings, which depict fascinating episodes of Jataka stories as well as cultural and Buddhist motifs. These paintings are considered to be valuable historical records and have been studied by Prof. Sri Gunasinghe, an expert in Kandyan paintings.
The Bambaragala Vihara is also surrounded by ancient rock cave hermitages that offer a glimpse into the region's spiritual...
