Though Weligama is a drowsy small sea town today, in the colonial period, it was a highly prosperous centre for foreign trade. The 16th century lace-making craft which was introduced by the Portuguese still remains in some parts of the coastal area of Weligama. We spotted a few old buildings here and there with columns with lattice work as the only remnants of the colonial period in Weligama.
The magnificent ancient Kustarajagala archaeological site is within the hustle and bustle of the Weligama town. Urbanisation has engulfed the surroundings of Kustarajagala which is confined to a cramped small plot of land today. The elaborately carved ornamental design across the waist of the statue The Kushtarajagala statue at Weligama can be found on the old main road, which goes through the Weligama town and is about 12 kms away from the Matara town.
To reach the site coming from Galle, you should take the old road before you reach Ahangama across the railway track. This turnoff is adjoining the Weligala Bay Rest House. You will see the sculpture on your right just before the second railway crossing.
This statue is part of the Kushtarajagala Aggrabodhi Vihara. Statue of Bodhisattva The Kustarajagala rock cut statue about 15 feet in height stands on an isolated rock. An intricately carved and elaborately dressed splendid statue of Bodhisattva is set deep into the rock.
It lies in the shade of an overhanging Bo-tree. When we stepped in to the site, the morning rays of the sunlight were .