Mystery Places of Polonnaruwa

 

Ancient Polonnaruwa is one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in Sri Lanka. It consider as second kingdom in Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa situated in North Central Province near the Maheweli reach.It consider as agricultural city.  Polonnaruwa has been declared a world heritage site. It is well known for remarkably well-preserved castle ruins, temple ruins, stupas, proper irrigation systems, wonderful city architect designs, and much more.

Royal Palace of King Parakkramabahu

This was a large 7 stories building and more than 1000 chambers including this palace, It built by king Parakkramabahu. It was build by wood, strong clay bricks wall. King Parakkramabahu palaces was high construction technology. On the whole, these palaces are organized in roughly the same manner; a square central court with an east-facing entrance, fronted by a spacious courtyard. The main building is layered  like an onion, with numerous small cell-like quarters clustered around the perimeter.  Around this place there are remains of more buildings where the Ministers, Soldiers and other Royal officers. 

Gal Viharaya

Gal Viharaya's ancient name was Uttararamama. It is located in Nissankamallapura, Polonnaruwa. This place famous for ancient rock statues.There are features for Buddhist Temple . There are two artificial caverns. Inside it large seated statues of Lord Buddha's. Other cavern include small seating statues of Lord Buddha, standing statues, and reclining statues. This statue's style belongs to the Anuradhapura kingdom, but some significant differences compared with the Anuradhapura era. This statues are should watching. You can see smooth rock katayam build by ancient local designers.

Watadageya

Medirigiriya Vatadage is a circular structure built to protect a small stupa. On top of construct can see Lord Buddha's seated statue. It is situated on a rock platform. It has three concentric circles of stone pillars, with the innermost circle surrounding the stupa itself. To reach the top of this platform four entrances with beautifully carved stone steps and moonstones. There are 68 granite pillars standing on the top of the stage. It was a covered roof built with wood and some type of clay tiles. This majestic construction emphasizes the teachings of Lord Buddha.

Lotus Pond

The Lotus Pond is a unique and beautifully crafted of ancient Sinhalese architecture. It constructed during the 11th - 13th century CE by King Parakramabahu. This  pond shape  of a stylized lotus  flower, with five concentric tiers of petals. It build by rock plates. Most of this pond using for bath of Buddhist monk. This Lotus symbolizes  purity, enlightenment and rebirth of Buddhist tradition.