The image of a Bodhisatthwa, 7th Century AD, Maligawila, Sri Lanka.

The image of a Bodhsatthwa in the same monastery complex as the statue of the Lord Buddha at Maligawila, shows how far the concepts of Mahayana Buddhism had permeated Sri Lanka in the 7th Century AD. Quite a few ruins in the south of Sri Lanka like in Buduruwagala show this affinity.

Artifacts at Maligawila, off Buththala, Sri Lanka.

The tall statue of the standing Buddha at Maligawila.

Stone 'Guard stone' near the statue of the 'Bodhisaththwa', Maligawila.

Stone carving around the 'Bodhisaththwa' statue at Maligawila.

These are from the 7th Century AD and predate the famous 'Aukana' statue near Kala Wewa.

Ravanella waterfalls and paddy field at Randeniya, Sri Lanka.

The Ravanella waterfalls on the Ella - Wellawaya road.

A smaller side show.

The highway bordering the waterfalls.

Farmers working a paddy field, Randeniya on the approaches to Wellawaya.

Sights at the Ella Rest House, Sri Lanka.

The entrance.

The Ella Railway Station on the Colombo - Badulla railway line is within walking distance of the Rest House.

The reception area.

Looking at the mountains far away through the early morning mist.

Sights at the Rest House, Ella, Sri Lanka.