Dimbulagala

Location POLONNARUWA
Thinkstodocategory Places of worship
Title Dimbulagala
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Created 11/23/19, 1:29 AM

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<ul>Dimbulagala is a large isolated mountain situated 23 km away from Polonnaruwa. Dimbulagala was recorded several times in the history book as a monastic complex where a number of drip ledge caves with Brahmic inscriptions belongs to the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC were found.<br>
<br>There are 5 archaeological sites named Namal Pokuna ruins, Mara Vidiya, Pulligoda cave paintings, Molahetiwelagala, and Kosgaha Ulpatha can be found. Among them Pulligoda cave paintings, a large mural covering the entire rocky wall belongs to 4th century AD is an important place to visit.
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