The Budu Medura Gallery

Step inside the image house of Naga Maha Viharaya. Tap any item to read its story — and where a video is available, to watch the temple's monks narrate it. Inside the Budu Medura itself, scan the QR code beside each work to open the same story instantly.

📱 Scan the QR codes inside the Budu Medura to hear each story

🔊 Hear the monks describe the paintings

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Recorded by the temple's Sangha, describing the paintings of the Budu Medura.

The Shrine

The Makara Thorana & the Shrine

The great ornamental arch that crowns the Buddha image, guarded by mythical makara and watchful deities.

🔊 Hear the story

The Murals

Jataka Murals — Attachment to the Senses

Numbered story panels showing how the unguarded senses bind the mind — drawn from the Jataka stories.

🔊 Hear the story

The Entrance & Exterior

The Guardian Lions

Two dark stone lions keep watch over the entrance steps of the image house.

The Carved Pillars & Timber Doorway

White pillars carved with flowing liyawel vines lead to the arched timber doors of the image house.

How the QR codes work

Inside the Budu Medura, your phone becomes your guide.

Find the code

A QR code is placed beside each mural and artefact.

Scan it with your phone

Open your camera and point it at the code. No app is needed.

Hear its story

The page opens in Sinhala or English with the monks' own description.

Visiting the image house

Remove footwear and hats before entering.
Dress modestly — white or light clothing is customary.
Please do not touch the murals, statues or offerings.
Photography is welcome; please stay quiet out of respect for those observing sil.