Buddha standing on lotus plinth in blessing posture, Gal Vihara Rock Temple, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia

colour image colour color image color vertical photography no people nobody no one no one gal vihara polonnaruwa north central province sri lanka sri lankan asia asian south asia south asian traditionally sri lankan travel religion unesco world heritage site unesco world heritage sites unesco world heritage site world heritage sites landmark buddhism place of interest travel destination stone granite ancient antiquity antiquities archaeology archaeological archaeological site archaeological sites history historical historic heritage cultural culture the past carving statue human likeness buddha serene people zen buddhist gal viharaya lying standing arms folded gal vihara rock temple temple typically asian asian culture stereotypical stereotypically asian traditionally asian