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Dambulla cave temple

Okay kiddo, do you like adventure stories? Well, let me tell you a story about a magical place called Dambulla Cave Temple.

Once upon a time in Sri Lanka, there was a big hill with a bunch of caves inside it. People used to come and visit these caves to pray and see some beautiful Buddhist art. They called this place Dambulla Cave Temple.

Now, these caves were very special because they had lots of statues of Buddha, who was a wise teacher and leader of the Buddhist religion. You see, people come from all over the world to see these caves because they have more than 150 statues of Buddha inside them! Can you imagine that many statues in one place?

But wait, there's more! These statues were not the only things you can see in Dambulla Cave Temple. The walls and ceilings of the caves are covered with paintings that are over 2,000 years old! They show the life of Buddha and the history of Sri Lanka.

So, if you ever find yourself in Sri Lanka, make sure to visit Dambulla Cave Temple. You'll get to see some amazing artwork and learn a lot about Buddhism. Just remember to be very respectful of the place and the people who come to pray there.