Central Province · Sacred space
Dambulla
The Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple holds five cave sanctuaries of Buddhist murals and sculpture. It is a living place of worship and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Five cave sanctuaries preserve Buddhist murals and sculpture at the Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple. The visit is intimate: painted ceilings, rows of figures, and a place that is still used for worship.
Dress modestly and be ready to remove your shoes. Give the caves time rather than treating them as a quick stop between two other sites.
Official record: Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple. The pictures on this page are artistic interpretations, not documentary photographs. Details may differ from the real place.
A living place of worship. Plan for modest clothing and shoe removal.