The site, perched atop a 200-meter-high granite monolith, was built by King Kashyapa in the 5th century CE.
To safeguard himself against potential retaliation, Kashyapa moved the capital from Anuradhapura to Sigiriya and commissioned the construction of a fortress and luxurious palace.
12 Adityas in Hindu Mythology
The Adityas are the sons of Aditi, the primordial mother goddess, and Kashyapa, a sage and progenitor of many beings.
The Holy Seven
Uanna (Adapa) from Mesopotamian mythology, Thales of Miletus from Ancient Greece, Kashyapa from Indian tradition, Confucius from Chinese philosophy, Abraham from Judaism, Vipassi Buddha from Buddhism, the Master of Masters from Celtic folklore, associated with the Sun, and Yaldabaoth from Gnostic tradition — each hold significant roles within their respective cultural and religious contexts.
Kashyapa is revered in Hindu traditions as one of the Saptarishi, the seven great sages who are embodiments of wisdom.