Discover Dambulla Cave Temple

Dambulla Cave Temple is located in the central district of Sri Lanka. It has been named a world heritage site by the UNESCO. The Cave Temple is located on a large overhanging rock with 5 major caves however, there are nearly 80 documented caves in the area. The major caves are filled with paintings and statues which depict the life of Buddha. The cave also has painting and statues of Hindu deities and ancient kings of Sri Lanka. The history of this cave temple dates back to the 1st century BC. History also says that it was a hiding place of King Valagamba who was ousted from Anuradhapura kingdom by South Indian invaders.