Dalada Maligawa Temple Soft Pastel Architecture
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The Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, Sri Lanka is one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in the world, believed to house a tooth relic of Gautama Buddha. Built in the 16th century within the royal palace complex, it stands as a masterpiece of Sinhalese architecture, featuring the characteristic tiered roof design and ornate colonnades visible in this rendering. The temple remains one of Buddhism's holiest pilgrimage destinations, attracting devotees and visitors year-round who come to pay homage to its precious relic and experience its spiritual significance.
- Stitch count: 169 x 225
- 30 colors in the palette
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169 x 225 stitches 30 colors
Pattern description
This cross-stitch pattern depicts the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) in a serene soft pastel palette of whites, creams, and cool greens. The composition emphasizes the temple's distinctive pitched roof and columned veranda, captured with gentle shading across 169x169 stitches using 30 DMC thread colors. The advanced skill level reflects the intricate color blending required to render the architectural details and atmospheric depth, while the soft palette creates a meditative, reverent mood perfect for framing in a Buddhist-inspired home or meditation space.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 169 x 225 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 12.1 x 16.1 inches or 307 x 408 mm
Suggested Material Size: 18 x 22 inches or 457 x 558 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
