Inside 'Batathota Lena', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

Inside the cave claimed by some to have been the site of where Lord Buddha rested during his visit to Sri Lanka around 500 BC.

'Kusala kamma' - doing an act of earning merit, Batathota Lena, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

Pile of gravel used in building with empty cans to carry the gravel placed at the bottom of the climb.

Pilgrims carrying the gravel up the stairway.

The climb.

Labouring on.

Acts 'earning merit' done during a pilgrimage is part of any religious journey. 'Batathota Lena' is of difficult access. Carrying gravel up the steep climb to be used in building sites close to the sacred cave, is encouraged by the temple authorities.

Leaves and flowers, Batathota Lena, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

Photos taken on the climb to Batathota Lena.

Leaves of colour, Batathota Lena, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

An amazing variety of leaves of shrubs with their different colours, line the climb to Batathota Lena.

Scenes at 'Batathota', Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

Skyline in the morning. Adam's Peak - Sri Paada is covered in mist in the centre of the photo.

Offering of fresh flowers and a glass of milk at the base of a sacred 'Bo' tree.

The beauty of leaves, Batathota Lena, Kuruwita, Sri Lanka.

The variety in the patterns and colors of leaves was fascinating. I took these pictures on the climb to Batathota lena.

Blooms, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.