Shiva Kovil (no. 3) And Gansh Kovil of Polonnaruwa Kingdom – ශිව දේවාලය (අංක 3) හා ගනේශ් කෝවිල

These two Siva Kovil and the Ganesh Kovil is situated on the left side of the inner city entrance of the Ancient Capital of Polonnaruwa. On the left is a better preserved Shiva Kovil identified as Shiva Kovil No 2 can be seen.

Most of these two Kovils have been destroyed over time and only the foundations and the statues has been restored in these buildings.

Also See

• The Ancient Capital of Polonnaruwa
• Anuradhapura – The city of the God King
• Ancient Heritage Sites of Sri Lanka
• Other Places of Interest Within Close Proximity

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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