History of Kushtarajagala statue near Weligama surf camps
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The Kushtarajagala is a fascinating 8th-9th century Mahayana Buddhist relief carving. It is believed to represent the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Local legend says a foreign king suffering from a skin disease (Kushta) was cured here, hence the name. It is a protected archaeological site right in the middle of the surfing hub.
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It is so easy to miss because everyone is looking at the ocean. It is just set back slightly from the main Galle-Matara road.
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