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Standing Buddha at Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa |
Sitting Buddha at Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa The
seated image depicts the dhyana mudra
and shows signs of Mahayana influence. |
Sitting Buddha at Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa |
Sleeping Buddha at Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa The
reclining image,
depicting the Buddha's parinirvana, is the largest in Gal Vihara. |
Buddha Statues at Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa Gal
Vihara ( Gal Viharaya ) is a
rock temple of the Buddha
constructed in the 12th century. The central feature of the shrine are four images of the Buddha carved into a large granite rock. These are considered to be some of the best examples of ancient Sinhalese sculpting and carving art. They have made Gal Vihara one of the most visited monuments in Polonnaruwa. |
Buddha statues at Gal Vihara in Polonnaruwa |
Standing Buddha |
Standing Buddha |
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