Isurumuniya Vihara, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka-Jan 2006 pictures from asia photos on webshots

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Isurumuni Raja Maha Vihara
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View of the temple entrance from the top of the rock
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A little shrine somewhere behind the old temple
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Isurumuniya Lovers
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Man with horse
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Elephants playfully splashing water
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Elephant head
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Detail on dagoba
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Door knob
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Reclining Buddha
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Same temple - different Buddha positions
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Details on the shrine
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Details on the shrine
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Inside the temple - ceiling detail
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Ceiling detail - mandala
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Ceiling detail - mandala
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Ceiling detail - mandala
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Ceiling detail - mandala
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Ceiling detail
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Ceiling detail
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Ceiling detail
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Isurumuniya temple, in Anuradhapura, built in the 3rd century B.C. is noted for its rock carvings. The best known among these is the "Lovers". Many a poet and song writer has taken inspiration from this carving to write their masterpieces. It is believed