After #Anuradhapura, I spent a few days in #Dambulla, using it as a base to explore key sites of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.

My first stop was the #CaveTemple, a series of #Buddhist caves covered in wall paintings, with beautiful views over Sri Lanka’s lush green landscape.

Dambulla itself didn’t really impress me.

The town isn’t particularly pretty, but it’s very practical as a base to move around the area and explore the #CulturalTriangle in #SriLanka

#SilkRoad

Chùa Bái Đính cổ kính hơn 1.000 năm tuổi nằm sâu trong hang động trên núi cao Ninh Bình, thờ Phật và Mẫu, ẩn chứa nhiều bí ẩn chưa được giải mã. Một di tích tâm linh đặc biệt giữa thiên nhiên hùng vĩ!

#NinhBình #ChùaBáiĐính #ViệtNam #Temple #CaveTemple #VietnameseCulture #ĐềnChùa #HangĐộng

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Unseen Cave Temple of Shiva? Sathrumalleswaram, India

There is an ancient cave temple in a remote village called Dalavanur, India. The name of this Megalithic site is Sathrumalleswaram and was built in 6th or 7th century A.D. Inside, we find a giant lingam, which is a symbol of Shiva. But how could Ancient Builders create such a marvel?

Watch Full Video here: https://youtu.be/x1b4iDLP-9A

#praveenmohan #hughnewman #ancienttemple #cavetemple #ancienttechnology