Dambulla – Wayfarer's Tales

Sri Lankan cultural triangle

March 7, 2019September 15, 2021Sri Lanka Pankaja

Often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Indian Ocean’, Sri Lanka has been known by various other names in its history. Ancient Indians termed it ‘Tambapanni‘. The ancient Greeks referred to it as ‘Tabropane‘ (probably a rough translation of…

Dambulla Cave Temples

Buddhism is the predominant religion in Sri Lanka with over 70% of the population identifying themselves as followers of Theravada Buddhism. Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the third century B.C. by the son of Mauryan Emperor Ashoka –…