![]() The outstanding feature of this architectural delight is the two-tiered Kandyan period roof. Lankathilaka is a fine example of the cohabitation of Buddhist and Hindu worship the Buddhist image house faces the east while the shrine dedicated to Hindu deities faces west. Bearing the keys to the temple, he pointed to the biggest stone inscription in the island chiselled in Sinhala and Tamil. As we walked around awe-struck by its beauty, a little novice monk was delightfully engaged in a board game with a caretaker of the temple. The surrounding landscape of mountains and misty horizons magnified the striking appearance that surrounded this 14th century structure. ![]() Lankathilaka looked perfect, perched on the Panhalgala rock. Further up, revealed the beauty of a white structure that gleamed in the sunlight. ![]() The activity inside shops selling trinkets, statues and crafts along an uneven mountain path enlivened an otherwise laid back afternoon. Photography: Vishwathan Tharmakulasingham and Anuradha Perera They remain enduring sentries that even today are admired and venerated. The temples of Gadaladeniya, Lankathilaka and the Embekka Devalaya of 14th century Sri Lanka are a testament to the political and cultural integration that the rulers of the Gampola Kingdom transferred to these fascinating structures. Three marvellous heritage creations are connected by a common past the history of a kingdom that lasted for 70 years under four kings. Belonging to the Gampola Kingdom, these beautiful structures rise over the serene panorama of lush vegetation. Visitors stroll through the garden with the mountain always to their right.Lankathilaka shows distinctive Kandyan influenceĪlong winding roads past a bustling township off Pilimathalawa lie admired and inspired cultural and architectural marvels. Traditionally, the mountain– the axis between earth and the heavens– is considered the center of the universe.
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