The Buduruvagala rock carvings.

The Buduruvagala rock carvings.
Buduruwagala, a historic buddhist temple a few miles South of Wellawaya. The archaeological site has seven statues in the Mahayana tradition dating back to the 10th century. The largest Buddha statue still shows tracs of the original paint. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort-Tara.

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The Buduruvagala rock carvings.<br />
Buduruwagala, a historic buddhist temple a few miles South of Wellawaya. The archaeological site has seven statues in the Mahayana tradition dating back to the 10th century. The largest Buddha statue still shows tracs of the original paint. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort-Tara.