While the rock, built as a safe place and pleasure palace by King Kashyapa in 477 speaks to the many political upheavals Sri Lanka has endured, one constant has remained in Buddhism. Wonderful ...

It was a silhouette, but she was holding a bunch of flowers. It reminded me of the Sigiriya frescoes. King Kashyapa had two daughters, one was Bodhi and the other Uthpalavanna. It is said that the ...

But it is an epic tale: of Kashyapa I, an illegitimate son of King Dhatusena, who killed his father and displaced the rightful heir Moggallana, and built a lofty fortress wherein to protect ...

In this article, the profound cultural and philosophical depth of Sri Lanka explains why transformative figures like Jesus Christ and Prophet Muhammad may have focused their teachings elsewhere. Sri ...

This innovative experience provides guests with a unique opportunity to explore the historical grandeur of Sigiriya as it stood in the fifth century during the reign of King Kashyapa. Adding to its ...

An early 13th century king is generally credited with creating the churches ... That’s what 5th-century ruler Kashyapa I hoped when he built Sigiriya (meaning 'Lion Rock'), complete with water gardens ...

In the late 5th century, King Kashyapa established his royal capital here, crowning the summit with an elaborate palace adorned with vibrant frescoes. Visitors can immerse themselves in the nearby ...