Sathmahal Prasadaya (Seven Storied Palace) – සත්මහල් ප්රාසාදය
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This pyramid-shaped, seven storied building called Sathmahal Prasadaya is thought to be an unusually shaped stupa built during the Polonnaruwa Period (11th -13th century).
There are 4 known square shaped stupa’s in Sri Lanka. The most popular is the Sathmahal Prasadaya. The rest of the 3 stupas can be found in the ancient Anuradhapura kingdom which are rarely visited by the pilgrims. One of these stupa’s is Nakha Vehera. The other 2 belongs to the Abhayagiriya Monastic Complex. One of them is known as Indikatu Seya (aka Prasada Stupa). The other lies west of Eth Pokuna on the western border of the Abhayagiri Monastery.
It is said that similar Stupa’s to Sathmahal Prasadaya can be seen in Cambodia and in Siam. It is thought this has been built for the Cambodian soldiers who were working under the king as place of worship. The building has four entrances from four sides. Also there is stair case to reach the upper levels. The person who built it, the original name of it or the purpose is still a mystery.
This is made out of brick and is over 30 feet (9 meters) in height. This structure is located inside the Dalada Maluwa of the Ancient city of Polonnaruwa
Also See
- Dalada Maluwa in Polonnaruwa
- The Ancient Capital of Polonnaruwa
- Anuradhapura – The city of the God Kings
- Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
- Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity
Photos before restoration from www.imagesofceylon.com
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Map of Sathmahal Prasada (Seven Storied Palace) at Polonnaruwa
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Driving Directions to Polonnaruwa Sacred City
Route from Colombo to Polonnaruwa Sacred City | Route from Kandy to Polonnaruwa Sacred City |
| Though : Ambepussa - Kurunegala - Dambulla Distance from Colombo :220 km Travel time : 4.5 hours Driving directions : see on google map | Through : Matale - Dambulla - Habarana Distance from Colombo : 145 km Travel time : 3.0 hours Driving Directions : see on google maps |
Route from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa Sacred City | Route from Batticaloa to Polonnaruwa Sacred City |
| Though : Maradankadawala - Habarana
Distance from colombo : 105 km Travel time : 2 hours Driving directions : see on google map | Though : Chenkaladi - Valachchena Distance from colombo :100 km Travel time : 1.5 hours Driving directions : see on google map |
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