Inside the 'Batathota Lena (cave)', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

The 'Lion and the unicorn' at the entrance to a chamber.(Note the date).

Statuettes in the cave.

A large statue of the "Reclining Buddha'

A pause on the climb to 'Batathota Lena', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

'Batathota Lena', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka, the climb.

'Batathota Lena' identified by some as the 'Bhagawa Lena' - the cave where Lord Buddha rested in the vicinity of Sri Pada - Adam's Peak, during one of his visits to Sri Lanka, is now a popular pilgrim site. The approach road is via the road to Erathna from Kuruwita. The climb to the cave - 'Lena' has a pathway made of concrete, as you can see in these photos I took on the 30th of June 2013.

Batathota, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

A 'wattle and daub' hut on a hill - eco friendly for thousands of years.

Sales points for the pilgrims needs.

Skyline seen from 'Batathota lena', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

'Batathota Lena' is a cave near Kuruwita. Legend has it that the Lord Buddha rested in a cave within sight of Sri Pada - Adam's Peak, when he paid a visit to ancient Sri Lanka. This cave is now claimed by some as the place where Lord Buddha rested.