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The vatadage temple at Polonnaruwa. UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka, reclining Buddha Gal Vihara temple, buddhism, father and son praying.

Ruins of the royal palace of King Parakramabahu in Polonnaruwa, dating back to the XII century, Sri Lanka

Guardian carved on the stone steps of temple in Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka

Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka - September 22, 2011: Intricate carvings at the Sacred Quadrangle at Polonnaruwa ruins, 12th century capital UNESCO site, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

The Polonnaruwa Vatadage in the world heritage city Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

Moonstone also known as Sandakada Pahana is a carved semi-circulair stone slab, usually placed at the bottom of staircases and entrances. The design and the place where they were placed changed over the centuries. This picture shows the one from the Anuradhapura period. The most obvious carvings here are a procession of swans and a band of four animals, being elephants, lions horses and bulls. They symbolize the four noble truths.

Pabalu Vehera is a unique brick structure believed to have been commissioned by Queen Rupavati, one of the consorts of King Parakramabahu in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Wat Khao Suwankhiri temple and ancient architecture in Sisatchanalai Historical Park, Sukhothai province Thailand

Ancient temple ruins in jungle, Polonnaruwa

Parakramabahu's Palace of Polonnaruwa, ancient city, detail, Sri Lanka

Nelum pokuna (Lotus Pond) in Polonnaruwa Archaeological Museum, Sri Lanka

Old city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

old Thai ancient temple

The Polonnaruwa Vatadage, part of a a World Unesco Heritage Site, is open to visiters, in Polonnaruwa, of the North-Central Province, Sri Lanka, on Friday, 6th September, 2024.

This temple, marking the centre of the old city of Si Satchanalai, has elephants surrounding a bell-shaped chedi (stupa) that is somewhat better preserved than its counterpart in Sukhothai. An inscription states that the temple was built by King Ramkhamhaeng between 1285 and 1291.

Ancient ruins exterior in Polonnaruwa city Polonnaruwa Vatadage temple - medieval capital of Ceylon, UNESCO, Sri Lanka

Ancient temple ruins in jungle, Polonnaruwa

Nalanda Gedige (Central point of Sri Lanka), Matale District, Sri Lanka

Thailand - Kamphaeng Phet

Antique Pagoda in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Sacred city of Anuradhapura, Abhayagiri monastery, Sri Lanka, Asia

Stone Book (Gal potha) Stone inscriptions at ancient city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka - UNESCO World heritage site

Sandakada Pahana (Moonstone) placed at the bottom of staircase lead to Kumara Pokuna, the royal pool; Plonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

Ancient ruins in Polonnaruwa city temple - medieval capital of Ceylon, UNESCO, Sri Lanka

Ancient city Polonnaruwa and feet of Buddha inside stome temple. Buddhist structure of 12th century, Sri Lanka. UNESCO World heritage Site.

Ancient ruins in Anuradhapura with a Moonstone in front at entrance. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka with well-preserved ruins of ancient civilization and is the famous pilgrim’s sites in Sri Lanka. It is declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The moonstone is semi circular, with animals and flowers carved slab of stone shaped like a moon at the entrance of the monastery or stupa. It symbolizes birth, decay, ill health, death and crossing it helps reach the higher state.

Ruins Of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa Is The Second Most Ancient Of Sri Lankas Kingdoms

Lotus Pond aka Nelun Vihara at Polonnaruwa ancient city in Sri Lanka

Royal Palace, Polonnaruwa or Pulattipura ancient city of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka, vertical, close view

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