Standing and Reclining Buddha, 12th century, Gal-Vihara, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. (20th century). Artist: CM Dixon.

Standing and Reclining Buddha, 12th century, Gal-Vihara, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. (20th century).  Artist: CM Dixon.

2-645-371 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Standing and Reclining Buddha, 12th century, Gal-Vihara, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. (20th century). Cut from rock-face, during the regn of King Parakramabahuin in the 12th century, Gal Vihara was a rock temple and Buddhist shrine in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in North Central Province, Sri Lanka. The central feature of the temple is four rock relief statues of the Buddha, carved into the face of a large granite rock.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. CM Dixon, attributed to: British: Photographer
People Related
  1. Parakramabahu I: Sri Lankan: King

Medium
  1. Photograph

Picture Type
  1. Object

Geographic Hierarchy

World Asia Sri Lanka North Central Polonnaruwa

  1. 07 56 00 N , 081 02 00 E

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Places of Worship

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Buddhism


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3180x4782
File Size : 44,552kb


Aliases

  1. MCAF35
  1. 0370004600
  1. 2-645-371
  1. 2645371
  1. MCAF35

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