这座佛教寺庙以其引人注目的龙口入口、高耸的佛像和本生故事的壁画而闻名。

概述

安古鲁卡拉穆拉 (Bodhirajaramaya) 是尼甘布最著名的佛教寺庙，游客可以通过可怕的龙口拱门进入神殿，很容易认出它。里面有一尊巨大的卧佛，墙壁上覆盖着色彩缤纷的壁画，描绘了佛陀前世的本生故事。一座高大的佛像矗立在地面上，主寺庙后面坐落着一座小型印度教神殿，反映了该地区的混合信仰。

历史

The temple is several centuries old and has long served the Buddhist community of the Negombo area, which lies alongside the town's large Catholic population. Its distinctive dragon gateway and extensive mural cycle were added in the modern era, making it a popular stop for pilgrims and visitors.