Paththini Devalaya

Kandy, Sri Lanka

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There are four Kandyan Devales to the gods who are followers of Buddha and protect Sri Lanka. THe 14th - century Natha Devale is the oldest. It is on a stone terrace with a vine solid sculpture gateway. Bodhi trees and dagobas stand in the devale grounds. Adjacent is the simple Pattini Devale, dedicated to the godess of chastity. The Vishnu Devale on the other side of Raja Vidiya is reached by carved steps and features a drumming hall. The great Hindi god Vishnu is the guardian of Sri Lanka, demonstrating the intermingling of Hinduism and Buddhism. The brightly painted tower gateway of the Kataragama Devale demands attention amid the bustle on Kotugodelle Vidiya.
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