Shiva Kovil (no 4) of Polonnaruwa Kingdom – ශිව දේවාලය (අංක 4)
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Lord Siva
Of the three gods of the Hindu trinity – Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Siva the Destroyer and Restorer – Siva was especially popular and widely worshiped in southern India.
This kovil, identified as Siva Kovil No 4 on the ancient city of Polonnaruwa is in ruins and belongs to the Chola era (1017-1070)
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 Shiva Kovil (no 4) at Ancient Capital of Polonnaruwa
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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First Published in : February 11, 2003
First Published in : February 11, 2003
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