Introduction
Although traditionally known as Thuparama its ancient name or builder is not known.
This is the only moment among those in polonnaruwa .where the roof is well preserved.
Structures of this type where the side walls and the roof are made of bricks without
using wood are known as gedige. The ornamentation of the exterior walls shows the
influence of south Indian architecture Vimana-panjara-kud design.
Key
- Inscription
- Bodhi-tree shrine
- Inscription no 3
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