Sri Lanka: Buddhist shrine in Ceylon, perhaps Mulgirigala Rock Temple, Jan Brandes, 1785

Mulkirigala (Mulgirigala) is a village in Sri Lanka located near Viraketiya in the district of Hambantota of Southern Province.

Mulgirigala rock cave monastery, with its remarkable history and unrivalled setting, has historical significance dating back to the 2nd century BCE. Reminiscent of the better-known Golden Dambulla Rock Cave Temple, it is one of the 64 temples built by King Kavantissa who reigned in Mahagama, a principality in the ancient kingdom of Ruhuna of Sri Lanka.

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