Degaldoruwa Temple hidden frescoes near Kandy
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Yes, Degaldoruwa Rajamaha Viharaya is one of the best-kept secrets in Kandy. It houses some of the finest Kandyan-era cave paintings in Sri Lanka, depicting Jataka tales. It is open to the public. You do not strictly need a guide, but finding the resident monk to unlock the inner cave doors might require a polite request. Leave a small donation in the box.
The detail in the ceiling paintings is mind-blowing. Enjoy!
You can take photos, but absolutely NO flash photography. The light damages the ancient natural pigments.
I went there last month. We were the only tourists. It is so peaceful compared to the Temple of the Tooth.
Take a tuk-tuk from Kandy center, it takes about 20 minutes. Ask the driver to wait for you.
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