Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Ridi Viharaya (Sinhala: රිදී විහාරය) or Silver Temple is a 2nd-century BCE Theravada Buddhist temple in the village of Ridigama, Sri Lanka. [2] [3] Built during the reign of Dutthagamani of Anuradhapura, the temple is considered as the place where the silver ore, which provided silver to complete Ruwanwelisaya; one of the largest stupa in Sri Lanka, was discovered.
Ethagala with the statue of the Buddha on top. Ethagala (Sinhala: ඇතාගල) (English:Elephant Rock) is one of seven rocks that overlook the town of Kurunegala, in Sri Lanka. [1] The rock face reaches 316 metres (1,037 ft) over the town and in its shape resembles a crouching elephant, which explains the rock's name. [2] [3] [4
A statue of the Buddha on Athugala (Elephant Rock), measuring 88 feet (27 m). Kurunegala had a citadel in the 13th century. Its ascendancy as an ancient capital of Sri Lanka began with a series of events that took place during the late 12th century at Yapahuwa.
Buddha Statue in Weherahena Vihara Lord Buddha: Matara, Matara District: 1976 39 m (128 ft) [1] 7 Buddha Statue in Rambadagalla Vihara Lord Buddha: Ridigama, Kurunegala District: 2015 20.6 m (68 ft) [1] 8 Buddha Statue in Athugala Vihara Lord Buddha: Kurunegala, Kurunegala District: 2007 20.1 m (66 ft) [1] 9 Golden Buddha Statue in Dambulla ...
Statues of Avalokitesvara, Maitreya, Manjushri and Tara can be seen at Buduruwagala. [1] Kushtharajagala Bodhisattva statue of Weligama is another example for Sri Lankan Bodhisattva images. [1] Another fine Tara image can be seen at Colombo National Museum. This statue of Seated Tara was found from Kurunegala district. It is dated to 8th–9th ...
Kurunegala Old Magistrate’s Court building: Kurunegala Town: Kurunegala Town (North East) Kurunegala: 10 July 2009: The Old Magistrate’s Court building bearing Assessment No. 1, Colombo Road, Kurunegala [33] Lihiniyagalla Saliya Raja Maha Vihara: Upper Katugampala: No. 1,560 Katugampala: Pannala: 6 June 2008: The ancient Buddha shrine [16]
Balapokuna Raja Maha Vihara, Pamankada; Buddhist Cultural Centre, Dehiwala; Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo; Isipathanaramaya Temple, Havelock Town; Kotte Raja Maha Vihara, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
Buddhist art is visual art produced in the context of Buddhism.It includes depictions of Gautama Buddha and other Buddhas and bodhisattvas, notable Buddhist figures both historical and mythical, narrative scenes from their lives, mandalas, and physical objects associated with Buddhist practice, such as vajras, bells, stupas and Buddhist temple architecture. [1]