Batatotalena Cave

The Batatotalena Cave, also known as the Diva Guhava in Buddhist literature, is a cave system in Sudagala, 8 km (5 mi) away from the town of Kuruwita, in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka.

Not to be confused with Batadombalena.
Batatotalena Cave
Diva Guhava
The image house at the cave
LocationSudagala, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Coordinates06°48′00″N 80°22′00″E
Depth15 m (49 ft)
Length25 m (82 ft)
Discovery1995
AccessHike, climb

The cave measures approximately 15 m (49 ft) high, 18 m (59 ft) wide, and 25 m (82 ft) in length, totalling the internal cave area to 6,800 m3 (240,000 cu ft). Accessing the cave involves a 400 m (1,300 ft) hike from Sudagala, and an additional 50 m (160 ft) climb to reach the cave entrance. Approximately 30 m (98 ft) from the cave is another partially submerged cave, which is accessible after a 20 m (66 ft) swim.[1][2]

In Buddhism, it is believed to be the cave in which the Buddha spent the day after placing his footprint on Adam's Peak, from where he supposedly proceeded to Dighavapi.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Caves in Sri Lanka". Srilankaecotourism.com. Archived from the original on 18 June 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
  2. "Caving expeditions in Sri Lanka". Unitedholidays.lk. Retrieved 22 November 2011.
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