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Dambulla Palace


Dambulla Palace
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Copyright: Achim Fried (John_F_Kennedy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1154 W: 4 N: 888] (10251)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1999-07-14
Categories: Architecture
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-01 4:12
Viewed: 134
Points: 4
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Dambulla Palace at the Dambulla cave temple area

It is the largest and best preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding. Major attractions are spread over 5 caves, which contain statues and paintings. This paintings and statues are related to Lord Buddha and his life. There are a total of 153 Buddha statues, 3 statues of srilankan kings and 4 statues of god and goddess. The latter 4 include two statues of Hindu gods, Vishnu and Ganesh. The murals cover an area of 2,100 m². Depictions in the walls of the caves include Buddha's temptation by demon Mara and Buddha's first sermon (Wikipedia)

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  • sela Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 1 N: 472] (3756)
  • [2009-07-01 11:49]

WOW! Wirklich ein Schmuckstück, was Du uns hier in bester Qualität zeigst, und die Besucher beleben auch noch das Bild.
Lieben Gruß Rose

Boa noite Achim,
Impressive scene, without losses at scanner process. Great colors, focus and POV.
Cheers
Raimundo

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