Kushtarajagala Statue is a large figure carved into rock near Weligama on Sri Lanka's southern coast. The sculpture is commonly dated to the medieval period, although interpretations of the person represented vary. Its name is linked in local tradition with a royal figure and illness, while art-historical discussion often considers Buddhist identities. The surviving carving is the main reason to stop.
Kushtarajagala Statue is an outdoor heritage site rather than a full museum, so a visit is usually brief. View the carving without touching or climbing on the rock, and respect any worship taking place nearby. Confirm the precise access point locally, take care beside the road, and combine the stop with Weligama's other coastal and cultural sites.