Stock Photo: Athugala Samadhi Buddha Statue - (Kurunagala)
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Kurunegala is an ancient city in the North Western region of Sri Lanka that was once the capital city used by four different Kings who ruled over our island nation for around 50 years. Today, the city has become the Administrative Capital of the North Western Province. The terrain is flat but, the landscape is highlighted by large rock formations. There are nine such rocks surrounding the city. Interestingly, the shapes of seven of these rock formations resemble animals. Thus, it is not a surprise that our ancestors named them after the animals the rocks resemble. The largest rock is “Athugalaâ€, standing 325 meters tall and resembling an Elephant. Built atop Athugala, is a large Buddha statue that stands 88 feet tall.
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