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Ridi Vihare: The Flowering of Kandyan Art-by Uditha Devapriya Dr Sinha Raja-Tammita Delgoda’s Ridi Vihare: The Flowering of Kandyan Art Stamford Lake Publications, 2006, This is a fascinating study of one of the more fascinating Buddhist temples of Sri Lanka, authored by one of our foremost historians. The Ridi Vihare or “Silver Temple” traces its history to the second century BC. It occupied a prominent place until the 14th century AD, when it disappeared from view. 300 years later, during the time of the Nayakkar kings of Kandy, it regained that position. What Dr SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda attempts in his book is to explore its history and its art, viewing them not in isolation but in unison. The result is a superb work of scholarship, at once edifying and accessible. The history of Ridi Vihare begins with “the greatest king of Anuradhapura”, Dutugemunu, in the second century BC. The Mahavamsa ...

Sep 24, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Dr Senake Bandaranayake, Dr Tammita-Delgoda, Polonnaruwa Kingdom, Ridi Vihare

A lake located in Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka “ Parakrama Samudraya ” – By Malsha – eLanka Parakrama Samudraya is a man-made lake located in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. It was built by King Parakramabahu the Great in the 12th century by constructing a dam across the Amban River. The lake has a surface area of approximately 24 square miles (62 square kilometers) and a capacity of over 134 million cubic meters of water. The lake was built as part of a massive irrigation system that aimed to provide water to the surrounding areas for agriculture. It is considered one of the largest ancient man-made lakes in Sri Lanka and is an impressive feat of engineering. Today, the Parakrama Samudraya remains an important source of water for agriculture and is also a popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka, with many visitors enjoying the scenic views and tranquil atmosphere. history of Parakrama Samudraya ...

Apr 22, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged Agriculture, Dumbutula Wewa, Eramudu Wewa, irrigation systems in sri lanka, Kantale Wewa, Padaviya Wewa, Parakrama Samudraya, Polonnaruwa Kingdom, popular tourist destination in Sri Lanka, sri lankan lake, Topa Wewa, UNESCO world heritage

An a island country located in the Indian Ocean ” Sri lanka” – By Malsha – eLanka Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, off the southern coast of India. The country has a rich cultural heritage and a history that spans over 3,000 years. The capital and largest city of Sri Lanka is Colombo, which is located on the west coast of the island. The country has a population of approximately 21 million people, with Sinhalese being the largest ethnic group, followed by Tamil and Muslim communities. Sri Lanka is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and ancient Buddhist temples. It has eight UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient city of Anuradhapura and the Sigiriya rock fortress. The economy of Sri Lanka is primarily based on agriculture, with tea, rubber, and coconut being some ...

Mar 31, 2023 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Malsha Madhuhansi Tagged ancient cities, Anuradhapura Kingdom, Ayurveda, BEACHES, Buddhism, Buddhist Culture, Cardamom, Christianity, Cinnamon, Dolphins, elephants, Hinduism, Islam, leopards, lush tropical rainforests, natural environment, Polonnaruwa Kingdom, sea turtles, Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Sinharaja Forest Reserve, Sri Lankan culture, Sri Lankan Muslims, Tea culture, The Esala Perahera, Traditional music, UNESCO, whales, WILDLIFE, World Heritage sites

Royal Palace Polonnaruwa – architectural marvel of yesteryear – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Source : wikipedia Considered as the ruins of the Royal Palace Polonnaruwa, this majestic palace constructed under the guidance of King Parakramabahu I (1153-1186) during his reign is an architectural marvel of yesteryear. This has been a seven-story palace comprising 1000 chambers. Located in *Polonnaruwa, the Palace was known as “Vijayotpaya” or “Vijayanta Prasada” (meaning the Palace of *God Sakra). As there had been seven stories, the building has also been called “Sathbumupaya” (in Sinhala). The remaining huge walls are over one meter thick and rise to approximately nine meters (30 feet). A section of the stairs and the foundation walls are indications of the size of the building. According to archaeological records, the Royal Palace would have been one of the tallest occupied buildings in the world during that time and its foundation is still impressive, approximately 1,000 ...

Dec 17, 2022 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Anuradhapura Kingdom, Anuradhapura Period, Mahawamsa, Polonnaruwa Kingdom, Royal Palace Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, YAPAHUWA

Gal Potha (Stone Book) – inscription of yore By Arundathie Abeysinghe Gal Potha (Stone Book), a renowned inscription describing tasks of King Nissanka Malla (1187-1196) of *Polonnaruwa Kingdom, considered as an inscription of self-appraisal (of King Nissanka Malla) is a massive slab 8.2 meters long (26 feet 10 inches) and 1.4 meters broad (4 feet 7 inches). Gal Potha is placed between the eastern outer wall of *Hetadage and *Sathmahal Prasada. The text in the Inscription is written in three columns and contains over 4300 characters in 72 rows. The letters of the inscription have been gilded with molten iron. The stone slab is an inscription about King Nissanka Malla, his rule, his heroic and altruistic deeds including his contribution to develop Polonnaruwa Kingdom as well as his eligibility for assuming the position of a king. Scholars are of the view that Gal Pota had been done during the ...

Dec 17, 2021 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Arundathie Abeysinghe Tagged Anuradhapura, athmahal Prasada, Gal Potha (Stone Book), King Nissanka Malla, Ola leaf, Polonnaruwa Kingdom