Kudumbigala Monastery lies 17 km from Panama and 27 km away from the Kumana village. It is a historically valuable destination built by King Devanampiyatissa in 2nd century B.C. It is recognized as the first refuge made for "Bhikku". He is the initiator to establish Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Kudumbigala monastery complex is located on a land of 600 acres. There are over 200 cave reservations. The caves were carved with drip ledgers "Kataram" in order to protect the caves from rain.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Kudumbigala monastery
Kudumbigala Monastery lies 17 km from Panama and 27 km away from the Kumana village. It is a historically valuable destination built by King Devanampiyatissa in 2nd century B.C. It is recognized as the first refuge made for "Bhikku". He is the initiator to establish Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Kudumbigala monastery complex is located on a land of 600 acres. There are over 200 cave reservations. The caves were carved with drip ledgers "Kataram" in order to protect the caves from rain.
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