Dowa Rock Temple
Another historical places for your list near Ella, a temple is thought to be done by King Walagamba in the in first century BC. If you are planning to stay some days in Ella, visit the temple to spend some peaceful time.
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History Sri Lanka Ancient Temple
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Location Ella-Bandarawela Rd
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Known For King Walagamba
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Our Rating Must Visit5/5
Another historical places for your list near Ella, a temple is thought to be done by King Walagamba in the in first century BC. If you are planning to stay some days in Ella, visit the temple to spend some peaceful time.
Dowa Rock Temple lies few kilometers away from the Ella town on the Ella - Bandarawela Road. This is one of the many temples built by the king while taking refuge in the Uva province after an Indian invasion.
The temple has gain popularity mainly due to its massive 38 feet Buddha Statue carved in the granite rock. But this temple also hides some secrets that time has forgotten.
The uncompleted image of the Buddha is carved out of a granite boulder which is well hidden form the main road. No much of attention has been given to this statue and it seems to be slowly breaking up. At the top pf the boulder is a small stupa. This stupa is the on the same level as the road and it is the only indication of a temple to a traveler on the road.
At the rear of the image house is a small stupa inside a cave. Behind this stupa, inside the cave is a tunnel called the Ravana Guhawa guarded by a figure of a Clay King Cobra. This 11 km long tunnel is said to be connecting the Ravana Maha Viharaya at Ella and the Bogoda Raja Maha Viharaya. But unfortunately this tunnel entrance has been sealed off with cement by the temple due to various vandalism acts by treasure hunters. It said that the king disappeared from the area overnight using the tunnels and thus the working on the Buddha Statue was abruptly stopped.
If you like to explore historical places in Sri Lanka and admire the Ravana History, then this is definitely a place to visit.
