Polonnaruwa

Sleeping

Sleeping

Polonnaruwa is one of the points of the cultural triangle, the other two being Anuradhapura and Kandy. An ancient monastery, it’s filled with old dagobas, pagodas, and temples. It’s a sprawling complex over a few kilometers with the highlight the giant statues of Buddha carved out of granite.

Temple

Temple

Crossed

Crossed

Naga

Naga

Guard stone

Guard stone

Inscription

Inscription

Wise

Wise

Meditation

Meditation

Standing

Standing

Long

Long

Carving

Carving

Dagoba

Dagoba

Taking over

Taking over

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