There must be a reason why Sri Lanka or "sacred island" is known as "The Pearl of the Indian Ocean"...
I've already said it by receiveng another Sri Lanka postcard:
...With its beautiful palm fringed sandy beaches, emerald green tea plantations, exotic wildlife, ancient culture, fascinating temples, colourful festivals and friendly people Sri Lanka is the ideal place for an unforgettable holiday experience...... (Found on the internet) Its one of those rare beautiful exotic places of which you can't stop with searching for information...
The vatadage at Medirigiriya is generally considered to be the best vatadage in the country.The circular building known as a vatadage was constructed to house and protect a dagoba built to enshrine the sacred relics of the Buddha.
The MedirigiriyaVatadage is on a high circular stage.It has three circles of concentric ( with the same centre ) pillars; the innermost circle has 16 pillars, the middle line has 20 while the outermost circle has 32 pillars.The tops of these pillars are similar in appearance to the pillars at the Thuparama Dagobe in Anuradhapura. Between the middle and outer circles of pillars is a circular brick wall with four doorways opening onto the four sides.
Around the outermost circle of pillars is a decorated stone wall about three and a half feet high. All stone pillars around this vatadage are still standing four large seated Buddha statues are built facing the four directions.
Around the outermost circle of pillars is a decorated stone wall about three and a half feet high. All stone pillars around this vatadage are still standing four large seated Buddha statues are built facing the four directions.
Another superb creation is the stairway comprising 27 granite steps to climb up to the vatadage .
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