POLLONNARUWA  GAL  VIHARAYA

 Where is Gal Viharaya situated ? 

The Gal Vihara, also known as Gal Viharaya, is a rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. Constructed in the 12th century by King Parakramabahu I, it features four remarkable rock relief statues of the Buddha carved into a large granite gneiss rock. These sculptures include a large seated figure, a smaller seated figure inside an artificial cavern, a standing figure, and a reclining figure.

What is the importance of Gal Viharaya ?

Gal Vihara, also known as Gal Viharaya, holds deep spiritual significance for Buddhists. It’s a place for meditation, reflection, and paying homage to the Buddha.

 

Conclusion

Just think about how our ancestors create these statues very keenly through heavy rocks and think about how they try to get those facial expressions fom those havy stones.