Vatadage
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A vaṭadāge is a type of Buddhist structure found in Sri Lanka. It also known as a dage, thupagara and a cetiyagara. Although it may have had some Indian influence, it is a structure that is more or le
An entrance of the Polonnaruwa Vatadage.
A model of the Thuparama Vatadage in the museum of Anuradhapura, showing what the original structure may have looked like.
The Polonnaruwa Vatadage.
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Polonnaruwa Vatadage
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The Polonnaruwa Vatadage is an ancient structure dating back to the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa of Sri Lanka. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Parakramabahu I to hold the Relic of the
Vatadage
…The oldest such construction is believed to be the one surrounding the Thuparamaya. The best example of a vatadage is generally believed to be the Polonnaruwa Vatadage. Along with it, the vatadages at Medirigiriya and Thiriyaya remain more or less intact. Although popularly known as vatadage now, the structure has had…
A sandakada pahana at one of the entrances.
One of the Buddha statues on the upper platform, positioned next to the stupa. The brick wall is visible on the background.