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... edifice was used for the assembly of monks while the cells in the storeys above were monastic residences . and this is confirmed by the chronicle accounts of central assembly halls with up to twelve stories . The beautifully carved ...
... edifice was used for the assembly of monks while the cells in the storeys above were monastic residences . and this is confirmed by the chronicle accounts of central assembly halls with up to twelve stories . The beautifully carved ...
Page 103
... edifice of colossal proportions in the Alahana Parivena . Teracotta lamp , Polonnaruva , 12th century . Many teracotta objects have been found in the excavations . Galvihara or Rock Monastery , Polonnaruva , 12th century . 103.
... edifice of colossal proportions in the Alahana Parivena . Teracotta lamp , Polonnaruva , 12th century . Many teracotta objects have been found in the excavations . Galvihara or Rock Monastery , Polonnaruva , 12th century . 103.
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... edifice are of international appeal and a study fascinating to man . The dome is indeed a very special design . Its shape has evolved , in our opinion , to a perfect mathematical equation which if extended to its logical mirror image ...
... edifice are of international appeal and a study fascinating to man . The dome is indeed a very special design . Its shape has evolved , in our opinion , to a perfect mathematical equation which if extended to its logical mirror image ...
Contents
Ananda W P Guruge Introduction | 12 |
T G Kulatunga Abhayagiri Vihara | 42 |
Hema Ratnayake Jetavana | 64 |
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Abhayagiri activities ancient Anuradhapura architecture became boulder brick bronze Buddha Buddhist building built called campaign capital carried carved cave central centre century A.D. chronicles complex conservation construction containing continued covered Cultural Triangle Dambulla decorated early east entrance established example excavations extended figures followed four gardens hall Hindu historical identified image house important India indicates inscriptions interesting island Jetavana Kandy Kandyan King Kingdom known largest later located major metres Minister moat monastery monks monuments original paintings palace Parakramabahu period Polonnaruva present preserved records referred reign religious remains rock roof royal sacred sculpture seated shrine side Sigiriya Sinhala Sri Lanka statue steps stone structure stupa style surrounding temple terrace throne Tooth Relic tradition UNESCO upper Vihara wall