Royal Court of king Parakramabahu – පරාක්‍රමභාහු රාජ සභා මණ්ඩපය

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The Rajasabha Mandapaya of the Parakramabahu

Built by king Parakramabahu this structure is situated in front of the palace. Built on 3 layers of solid rock, the border of the first layer is decorated with carved elephants each in a different posture. Second layer border is carved with figures of lions and the last layer with images of “Wamana”.

The entrance to the building is through two beautifully carved lions. The roof has been supported by 48 beautifully carved stone pillars laid in 4 rows. To the south-east of the court there can see the remains of an ancient toilet.

Bottom Moonstone of the Royal Court of king Parakramabahu

Moonstone at the first level of the Royal Court of king Parakramabahu

Lions carved in stone at the entrance to the hall – at the Royal Court of king Parakramabahu

Stone carvings on the pillars of the hall

Carvings on the side of the platform – at the Royal Court of king Parakramabahu

The Rajasabha Mandapaya of the Parakramabahu

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