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exceptionally painted caves
This small temple is dedicated to Vishnu. It's in the top of the monastery of Dambulla, famous for its exceptionally painted caves. It's a small temple built between the first and the second cave. It's surprising to see the presence of a Hindu god, Vishnu, in a Buddhist temple. But in Sri Lanka Buddhists also worship Hindu gods for good luck, prosperity and health. The temple is a bit difficult to access because it's on top of a big rock, more than 150 meters above ground, yet many seniors come to thank Vishnu for their lives and accomplishments. The temple is decorated very differently from other
Buddhist caves.
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