Assigned as a world heritage site, the Dambulla Temple is situated on a gigantic rock transcending more than160 m over the encompassing zone. The Rock itself is more than 1.5 km around its base and summit is at 550 km. The caves on this rock were the asylum of King Walagamba when he was in a state of banishment for a long time and highlight a blend of religious and common works of art and figures. A few reclining Buddha's which incorporates the 15 meter long figure of the withering Buddha.