Vatadage - Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

The Vatadage at Polonnaruwa is said to date back to the rule of King Parakramabahu in the 12th Century. It is one of 10 Vatadages that can be found in the country. This photograph was taken on an overcast morning and shows one of 4 entrances to the inner section of the building.

Council Chamber - Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

The council chamber of King Nissanka Malla can be found on the banks of the Parakrama Samudra in Polonnaruwa. The kings throne is said to have stood in front of the lion but has now been moved to the museum in Colombo. Each of the 48 columns are inscribed with the names of the ministers who made up the council.

Vatadage - Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

The Vatadage in the city of Polonnaruwa is supposed to be one of the best preserved Vatadage structures in the Country. This photograph was taken from the first platform of the structure and shows the north facing entrance to the second platform on which the stupa was built. As shown in the photograph, a Buddha statue is positioned facing each of the 4 entrances to the second platform.

A morning spent at Medirigiriya - Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

The watadage complex at Medirigiriya in Polonnaruwa is an architectural marvel and is one of seven such stupa houses that remain in Sri Lanka. Brahmi characters have been found in engraved in bricks and in stone carvings which indicate a rich history dating back to the pre-christian era. I spent a morning photographing the temple with a deer and a troupe of macaques for company.