About Kushtaraja Gala
Kushtaraja Gala or Kushta Raja Gala is the name of a life size carving made on a rock that attracts many locals and travellers. It’s a 383 centimetres sculpture of Avalokiteshwara of Mahayana Buddhism believed to be 12 centuries old. It is located on the old main road that passes through the town of Weligama which is 12 kilometres from Matara. The statue that belongs to the Kushtarajagala viharaya has many myths around it. Locals believe that when once a foreign king was cured by a local doctor of his kushta disease, he sculptured the image of his curer on the rock. But due to the presence of 4 meditating Buddhas on its head and a lotus in its hand, it is believed to be Avalokiteshwara, who is revered highly in Buddhism for his healing powers.
It is worth while to visit the Weligama beach in the town that is suitable for surfing and diving. Grab a bite at the Samaru beach house and Weligama cafe offer delicious cuisines.
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Places to Visit near Kushtaraja Gala
Mirissa Beach, Southern Province
7.2 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
A strikingly remarkable point about Mirissa Beach is that it is quite a tranquil place. Unlike the other beaches of the country, or unlike...
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Martin Wickramasinghe Folk Art Museum, Southern Province
11.7 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
A museum created for the greatest Sri Lankan writer of all time! As the name suggests this museum depicts Sri Lanka’s cultural traditions. The...
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Mihiripenna Beach, Unawatuna, Southern Province
17.8 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
The Mihiripenna Beach located in Unawatuna is a beautiful beach with lovely, soft sand and clear water. An interesting aspect of this beach is...
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Unawatuna Beach, Southern Province
20.7 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
Located about 5kms east of Galle, the Unawatuna Beach is the most popular beach for independent travellers and is the perfect place to spend a few...
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Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya, Galle, Southern Province
21.9 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
A fine place for temple lovers, the Yatagala Raja Maha Viharaya is located just inland from Galle. This is a quiet, rock temple with a 9m...
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Rumassala Mountain, Southern Province
23.9 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
The beautiful and historical Rumassala Mountain is also called the “Mythical Mountain of Sri Lanka”. Staying true to its acronym, this place...
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Jungle Beach, Unawatuna, Sabaragamuwa Province
24 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
The Jungle beach is located between Galle and Unawatuna. This place is less known to tourists and is thus less crowded which makes it appealing...
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Japanese Peace Pagoda (Unawatuna), Southern Province
24.3 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
The Japanese Peace Pagoda is located in the majestic city of Galle, Sri Lanka and is the most peaceful attractions of the city. This place is a...
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National Maritime Museum, Galle, Southern Province
26.8 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
The Maritime Museum in Galle is located on the Old Dutch warehouse of the fort of Galle. This is the only museum which showcases the marine...
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Black Fort, Galle, Southern Province
26.8 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
Black Fort, also called Zwart Fort, which can be reached after walking along the Galle fort wall is the oldest built bastion by the Portuguese....
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Dutch Reformed Church, Galle, Southern Province
26.9 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
The Dutch Reformed Church completed in 1755, with some resemblance to the ones in Negapatnam and Cochin in India. Built on a site of earlier...
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Galle Fort, Southern Province
27 km from Kushtaraja Gala - See map
Located on the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka in the bay of Galle, the Galle Fort has been declared as the World Heritage Site. Built by the...
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