Ethagala

The statue of the Buddha on top of the Elephant rock.
View from the top of Ethagala

Ethagala (ඇතාගල) (the Elephant Rock) is one of seven rocks that overlook the town of Kurunegala, in Sri Lanka. The rock face reaches 316 metres (1,037 ft) over the town and in its shape resembles a crouching elephant, which explains the rock's name.

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Coordinates: 7°29′06″N 80°22′11″E / 7.48500°N 80.36972°E / 7.48500; 80.36972

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