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Description

  • Foto Number: RDE-339

The image shows a stone sculpture of the god Ganesha, located on the façade of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Temple in Sri Lanka. It is an important Buddhist temple that commemorates Buddha's historic visit to the island. It is considered one of the 16 most important shrines (Solosmasthana) and is known for its impressive architecture, murals and the annual Duruthu Perahera procession. – 1990

  • Keywords:
    Asia Sri Lanka Colombo Elephant Spice Route sculpture temple Buddhism Spice Route-D

Description

  • Foto Number: RDE-339

The image shows a stone sculpture of the god Ganesha, located on the façade of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Temple in Sri Lanka. It is an important Buddhist temple that commemorates Buddha's historic visit to the island. It is considered one of the 16 most important shrines (Solosmasthana) and is known for its impressive architecture, murals and the annual Duruthu Perahera procession. – 1990

  • Keywords:
    Asia Sri Lanka Colombo Elephant Spice Route sculpture temple Buddhism Spice Route-D

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