දැනගෙන පිදුරංගල යමු | Pidurangala Rock Sri lanka | Travel Guide Pidurangala

Описание: Pidurangala of historical importance

Pidurangala can be called as a place where Sigiriya and Sigiriya were connected to the tree as bark. Although Sigiriya is sometimes overshadowed by its extreme popularity, it is second to Sigiriya in terms of historical importance.

Sri Lanka has a rich history of about 2500 years. There are places scattered all over Sri Lanka that reflect thousands of years of Sri Vibhuti. Matale district is an area that inherits several of them. Sigiriya, located on the northern border of Matale district, is a popular tourist destination around the world. Known as the 'eighth wonder of the world' by some, this is a place where the vast majority of foreign tourists who come to Sri Lanka visit without fail.

Pidurangala and online history
Pidurangala has a history that stretches back thousands of years. The history here goes back even further than Sigiriya and AD. B.C. It has functioned as an ancient Buddhist center since the second and first centuries. King Kasyapa, who reigned with Sigiriya as his administrative center between 477-495, built a large monastery and a Buddhist education center here and offered it to Rahatan Vanahsela.

What to see in Pidurangala
In addition to seeing the breathtaking scenery at the top of Pidurangala, visitors will find many places of historical and religious value from its base. The ruins of a ruined pagoda called Kasyapa Stupa can be seen on the left side of the starting point of the Pidurangala climb.This is considered to be the place where King Kasyapa was cremated after his death. At the foot of the Pidurangala Rock, you will find the Pidurangala Rajamaha Vihara. As in Sigiriya, old paintings can be seen here, which is a cave temple.The present temple here was built about a hundred years ago, but it was built among the remains of an ancient temple that was centuries old.After worshiping it one can start climbing the rock. This climb is slightly more difficult than Sigiriya. It usually takes about an hour to climb and it is advisable to plan the trip to avoid midday when there is intense sunlight.

The first part of the trek consists of stone steps and handrails and the last part is quite steep with a slightly difficult climb. Another ancient cave temple of historical value is found on the way, of which only a few ruins remain today.There is a 12.5-meter-long reclining Buddha statue here, and some of its collapsed parts have been restored in recent times. The head part was destroyed by treasure thieves about 50 years ago and is among the most recent restorations.After reaching the top of the rock, a mind-blowing scene begins to appear. Especially from here, Sigiriya looks very beautiful. The ruins of an ancient pagoda are found at the highest point here. It is said that Sigiriya is visible from the top of Pidurangala, Pidurangala is also visible from the top of Sigiriya, and it is said that during the reign of King Kasyapa, King Kasyapa worshiped Pidurangala from the palace. It is considered that the children in Sigiri paintings are shown carrying flowers to worship Pidurangala.Sigiriya and Ritigala are well visible on Pidurangala. If you reach here in the morning or in the evening, you can see the sunrise and sunset.

The nature of pidurangala
Like Sigiriya, Pidurangala is flat on top and has a space of several acres. However, as this is located at a certain incline, you have to walk with caution.

Points to be aware of while going to Pidurangala
Until recently, Pidurangala was not a very popular place among tourists, but due to the sudden popularity it received through social media, more and more tourists are attracted there recently. However, there are several things that should be taken into account during the journey to Pidurangala.As there are two shrines at the foot of Pidurangala and in its center, its guards are concerned about the dress of tourists. It is advisable to wear clothes longer than the knee.in addition to this, you should carry a water bottle to quench the burn and a flashlight if you are going to watch the sunrise or sunset. It is also the duty of the tourists not to harm the environment and the things of historical value.

Road to Pidurangala
Pidurangala is located Km from Colombo. m. About 180 away. On the Inamaluwa Sigiriya road, Pidurangala is reached after passing the entry point for climbing the Sigiri Rock. This is approx from Inamaluwa Junction. m. It is located at a distance of about 3.Sigiriya is located at a height of about 349 meters above sea level, while Pidurangala is considered to be about one meter lower than that. When you climb to the top of Pidurangala, you can see the beautiful views of Hatpasa and you can also see a mind-blowing view of Sigiriya.