Polonnaruwa

Kiri Vehera at Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa Kiri Vehera

Kiri Vehera was made by the Queen of King “Parakramabahu” named “Queen Subadra” in twelfth century A.D. while some sources reveal that it was made by King “Parakramabahu” himself in memory of his queen. Historical records indicate that it is a part of the “Alahana Pirivena”and although it is presently known as “Kiri Vehera”, it

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Polonnaruwa Vatadage - The Stupa House

Polonnaruwa Vatadage – The Stupa House

Polonnaruwa City is a sacred city with a lot of artistic and cultural appeal. Among them, Polonnaruwa Vatadage is a fascinating tourist attraction that surpasses the famous creations of Anuradhapura, Madirigiriya and Tiriyaya. Historical creations of the Art gallery of Polonnaruwa Vatadage created by centering on small stupas.  It has been allowing one side of

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Gal Viharaya ( Uttararamaya ) at Polonnaruwa

The Gal Vihara is a group of beautiful Buddha status in ancient city of Polonnaruwa.  Polonnaruwa Gal Vihara is famous a place built by King Parakramabahu in the period of Polonnaruwa Kingdom. Gal Vihara is like a numerous other Buddhist shrines of Sri Lanka that is a shrine of Theravada Buddhism. Then again Gal Vihara

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Virtual Tour of Gal Vihara at Polonnaruwa

Gal viharaya located in Polonnaruwa District of North Central Province. It was fashioned in the 12th century by Parakramabahu. The main feature of Gal Vihara is the four images of the Buddha.The feature of the temple is four rock relief statues of the Buddha, which have been carved into the face of a large granite rock.

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Virtual Tour of Lankathilaka Image House at Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa lanka tilaka vhiharaya Built by King Parakrabahu.it located in Polonnaruwa District of North Central Province. This image house is considered to be the largest image house built in ancient Sri Lanka. According to history, the building had five stories and this image house had been decorated with paintings. The site features a tall statue

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Virtual Tour of Pabalu Vehera at Polonnaruwa

Pabalu viharaya located in Polonnaruwa of North Central Province.It is believed to been built by one of the King Parakramabahu’s consorts, queen Rupawathi. this stupa an unusually shaped brick building and find a cluster of Buddha statues and images of Polonnaruwa era around the stupa. the pinnacle of the Dagoba and the ‘Hatares Kotuwa’ or

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Virtual Tour of Somawathiya Chaitya – Polonnaruwa

The Somawathiya Chaitya is a Buddhist Stupa situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa. The stupa was said to have been built by King Abhaya for his wife, Queen Somawathie as a place of worship. It is said to have enshrined the right tooth relic of Lord Buddha. It has been renovated over the years,

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Virtual Tour of Polonnaruwa Vatadage (The Stupa House)

The polonnaruwa vatadage is located in a quadrangular area known as the Dalada mawatha in the ancient city of polonnaruwa. it is believed to have been built during the reign of parakramabahu to hold the tooth relic of the Buddha or during the reign of Nissanka malla to hold the alms bowl used by the

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Virtual Tour of Pothgul Viharaya – Polonnaruwa

This place is very close to the lakes and has easy access from the main road This is the oldest library complex found in Sri Lanaka. This viharaya was Build by king Parakamabahu. Some wall paintings still can be seen here.  King Parakramabahu, the building is believed to have been used as a depository for Buddhist books Central

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Virtual Tour of Rankoth Vehera Stupa – Polonnaruwa

Rankoth Vehera is a stupa located city of Polonnaruwa. The stupa was built by king Nissanka Malla. This stupa bears a close resemblance to Ruwanwelisaya. This is 180 feet high and this is the tallest stupa build on Polonnaruwa period. Four ‘vahalkada’s have remained around the stupa. Rankoth Vehera is one of the most well-known

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