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The reclining Buddha inside the Dambulla cave temple

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Sri Muthumariamman Temple, Matale

A Hindu temple in Matale dedicated to the goddess Mariamman, often visited with Aluvihare and the spice gardens on the road to Kandy.

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Best season
February to September. Some rain from October to January.
Time to allow
30 min (at least 20 min)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
Free entry
What to wear
Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
Good for
Easy going, families

Free to enter; donations are welcome.

Around Dambulla

The Golden Temple and its giant gilded Buddha at the foot of the Dambulla rock
The Golden Temple and its giant gilded Buddha at the foot of the Dambulla rock
The golden stupa at the Dambulla temple complex
The golden stupa at the Dambulla temple complex
A painted stupa ringed by seated Buddhas inside a Dambulla cave
A painted stupa ringed by seated Buddhas inside a Dambulla cave

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