The ‘Si Raja’ teledrama series explores important questions about the fortress and the king’s life. The story highlights why King Kashyapa built Sigiriya, it provides more information about the ...

King Kashyapa ruled from his secure palace for nearly 22 years till 495AD. His deep-rooted fear that his step-brother would return with an army and wage a war became a reality.

The Minister of Buddhism, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, has raised serious concerns over the growing number of ...

When the king heard of this he flew into such a violent rage that he burnt the mother-in-law alive! Angered by this wicked deed, the Senapathi now looked out for a way of taking revenge on the king.

Known as Sigiriya, or Lion Rock, this spot holds the prestigious title of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built by King Kashyapa in the 5th century.

The fortress atop Sigiriya Rock still bears testimony to the exploits of the man who built it — Sri Lanka’s King Kashyapa.

Built by King Kashyapa (AD 477–495), the ancient site is known to be one of the best-preserved examples of urban planning and architecture in its time.

As I climbed the stairs to the top of Sigiriya - Lion's Rock - I couldn't help feeling a little pang of jealousy toward King Kashyapa, the illegitimate ruler of Sri Lanka from 473 to 495AD.

Sigiriya has been crowned the world’s most welcoming city for 2025 by Booking.com, based on over 360 million of its verified customer reviews. ..