Day 1 · 12:40 PM
Weligama Kushtarajagala Statue
Historical & heritage sites · Weligama, Matara District
Historic rock-carved figure beside the coastal road. 3.83 metres high, the sculpture is widely identified as the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara and is admired for its elaborate crown, jewellery, and traditional stone craftsmanship.
- Time here
- About 2 h
- Best time to visit
- Daylight usually provides the best sightseeing conditions; check site schedules.
- Opening hours
- To confirm with venue / local authority
- Entry fee
- Local: Not separately verified; Foreign: Not separately verified. Notes: To confirm with venue / local authority
- Ancient Rock-Carved Statue – Admire the approximately 3.83-metre-high sculpture carved directly into a natural rock face.
- Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva – Discover an important representation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion associated with Mahayana Buddhism.
- Traditional Stone Craftsmanship – Observe the detailed crown, jewellery, robes, and artistic features of the ancient sculpture.
- Legend of the Leper King – Learn about the local legend of a king who was cured of a skin disease.