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Block of stone at the entrance to the Dalada Maluwa
This is an elevated area in the Polonnaruwa Sacred City which many Buddhist buildings are situated. Namely they are
- Hetadage of Nissanga Malla (1187-1196)
- Atadage of King Vijayabahu I (1070-1110)
- Vatadage (The Stupa-house)
- Image of Boddhisathwa
- Thuparama
- Oth-pilimaya
- Galpotha (Stone book)
- Sathmahal Pasada (Seven storied building)
- Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
The Entrance to the Dalada Maluwa is through stone steps. Left to these steps is a stone slab with 3 carved figures, A man pointing towards the Dalada Maluwa, a crow and a dog. This is said to inform the people who come to worship the tooth relic that anybody who acts disrespectfully in the sacred area will be reborn as crows and dogs.
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
Dalada Maluwa at Kingdom of 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 |
