Ethagala with the statue of the Buddha on top

Ethagala (Sinhala: ඇතාගල) (English:Elephant Rock) is one of seven rocks that overlook the town of Kurunegala, in Sri Lanka.[1] The rock face reaches 316 metres (1,037 ft) over the town and in its shape resembles a crouching elephant, which explains the rock's name.[2][3][4] It houses a temple, the Athugala Viharaya, and an 27 m (88 ft) high seated Buddha statue at its top.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "The History of Kurunegala". 21 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Ethagala, Kurunegala Attraction - 2024 tourism guide".
  3. ^ a b "Ethagala".
  4. ^ "Looking down at a kingdom | the Sundaytimes Sri Lanka".

7°29′06″N 80°22′11″E / 7.48500°N 80.36972°E / 7.48500; 80.36972

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