Sigiriya

Sigiriya

The Story of Sigiriya

Sigiriya is treated as one of the magnificent creation in the world. It is believed that the path way to Sigiriya was through a Lions mouth. But now only the giant paws of the lion is remaining. The rest of the structure is believed to be decade.

Sigiriya was built by King Kashapa who ruled Sri Lanka for about 18 years. It has taken 7 year to built this magnificent place. The story of Sigiriya is linked to the tragic story of King Kassapa who is a son of King Dhatusena. King Dhatusena had tow sons “Moggallana” and ”Kassapa” from different queens. Although Moggallana was the eldest

Kassapa took over the thorn. Moggallana fled to seeing help from Choola. Later Kassapa immured his father. As for the Mahawansa, King Kashapa knew that Moggallana will come to battle with him and he choose this place as it is a difficult place to reach.

During 495 A.D. Moggallana fought with is step brother Kassapa. It was said that during the battle elephant ridden by King Kassapa change the course for some reason and Kassapa’s army interpreted as a signal of retreat leaving the king along. It is said that King Kassapa killed himself.