Rambadagalla Monaragala Viharaya
This enormous statue of the Buddha is a response to the destruction of the Bamiyan statues in Afghanistan.

šŸ“œ Ancient Buddhist temple site featuring a colossal Buddha statue.
šŸ” Constructed as a powerful act of peace and resilience.

Rambadagalla is a small rural village surrounded by gentle rolling hills. The temple, Rambadagalla Viharaya, was founded in the 14th century CE, building on a rich Buddhist heritage with caves used by monks since the 2nd and 3rd centuries BCE. In 2001, Ven. Egodamulle Amaramoli Thero initiated the construction of a huge Buddha statue after being saddened by the Bamiyan destruction. Designed by Indian sculptor Muthiah Sthapathi, the 67-foot (20.6-meter) statue of the Buddha in Dhyana Mudra pose was carved into a granite monolith over twelve years, starting in 2003.

Why Go

šŸ—æ Witness a monumental 67-foot Buddha statue
šŸ™ Explore a site with rich Buddhist heritage
šŸžļø Enjoy remote village atmosphere and scenic views
šŸš¶ Visit an ancient temple on an adjacent hill

Tips

šŸ’” Visit the ancient temple on the adjacent hill for commanding views.

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