This site has a new Temple, funded by Japan, at the foot of a huge rocky hill. There are also 5 caves a fair way up the hill where the more interesting and historically important things are found.
Where matters of Buddhism are concerned I have thought that the Japanese have always showed good taste. I wonder if the Sri Lankans accepted an offer from a
Hello Kitty franchise by mistake?
Disregarding that mess, and pressing on up the hill the caves are rather fantastic. Some of the images are a bit dark as I don't like using a flash in public spaces.
This first one shows the frescoes painted on the feet of a Buddha.
The detail on the shade is incredible.
This is a King. I believe it to be a gentleman who did a lot to maintain the buddhas and thecaves.
A small stupa in a cave. I can't remember which relic is inside.
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