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The Nelum pokuna or the Lotus bath is a small stone bath of completely unique design, built-in tiers of eight petalled lotuses in descending form.
The fine cut granite is in the excellent formation and an absolute delight to the modern-day tourist. The atmosphere of garden-like surroundings with its ancient flowering trees enhance its magnificence.
There are eight petals in lotus and the outer diameter is 24 ft. 9 inches. It’s believed that this another creation of king Parakramabahu the Great.
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Thivanka Pilimage Rd, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
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Suranga Madusanka
06:41 03 Apr 20
Hatadage is an ancient relic shrine in the city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. It was built by King Nissanka Malla, and had been used to keep the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha. The Hatadage had been built using stone, brick and wood, although only parts of the brick and stone walls now remain.Hetadage is an ancient shrine situated in Polonnaruwa. It was built by King Nissanka Malla during the Polonnaruwa era in order to keep the tooth relic of Lord Buddha. It is believed to have been a two-storey structure of which the upper storey has been destroyed and only parts of the brick and stone walls still remain. Hetadage is close to the northern side of the Dalada Maluva and its entrance, which is towards the south, directly faces the entrance of the Polonnaruwa Vatadage. The Gal Potha and Atadage lies to the eastern and western sides of the Hetadage, respectively. The word “Heta” means sixty and the Hetadage is believed to have been made in sixty hours which gave it this name.
Sameera Palliyaguru
05:04 19 Feb 20
One of the best Ancient Sri Lankan architectural design in Polonnaruwa.
King Jo
14:06 24 Jan 20
The Pokuna or the baths found at Polonnaruwa are comparatively of modest dimensions.The architecturally perfect Kumara pokuna found close to King Parakramabahu's palace, the pokuna found near the rest house and believed to be that of King Nissanka malla, the austere baths of the Alahana pirivena are some examples.Yet a jewel of the pokuna architecture lies hidden along the lonely road to the northern city, well away from the bus loads of pilgrims and tourists that crowd Polonnaruwa’s more famous quadrangle packed with ruins from different dynasties differing in architecture and style.The Nelum pokuna or the Lotus bath is a small stone bath of completely unique design, built in tiers of eight petalled lotuses in descending form.The fine cut granite is in excellent formation and an absolute delight to the modern day tourist. The atmosphere of garden-like surroundings with its ancient flowering trees enhance its magnificence.The chronicle speaks of a lotus bath among many ponds constructed by Parakramabahu the Great. It is believed to be the bath provided by the King for the monks belonging to the Jetavana Vihara.
Alfred Joash Jeshurun
10:18 05 Dec 19
One of the best shopping complexs in the area.Good products at the best rate.However, electronic products aren't available here much.Just household related, fashion & clothing and other casual stuffs.The building has a parking lot which made easier and convenient the perilous task of parking.
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