Naipena Viharaya – Vishnu Devala (number 4) නයි පෙන විහාරය – විෂ්නු දේවාලය (අංක 4)

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Ruins of the Nai Pena viharaya

This Devala identified as  Vishnu Devala (number 4)  and also known as Naipena Viharaya has been a place of worship for God Vishnu by the Hindus. Unlike other Devalas in the areas this has been built by bricks and today only the stone pillars remain of this building.

A carving which represented a cobra with seven heads has made this site popular as the “Naipena Viharaya”. Naipena simply means head of the cobra. Even though many images of Hindu gods have been found in the site no image of God Vishnu hasn’t been found.

Ruins of the Nai Pena viharaya

A broken pillar inscription at the Nai Pena viharaya

Ruins of the Nai Pena viharaya

Ruins of the Nai Pena viharaya

Ruins of the Nai Pena viharaya

Side buildings of the Nai Pena viharaya

A polished shiva linga at the Nai Pena Viharya

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

Map of Naipena Viharaya – Vishnu Devala (number 4) at Ancient Capital of  Polonnaruwa

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