Introduction
Although popularly called Naipena Vihara. This is a Hindu devala complex. The ancient
name of the complex or its builder is not known. The present name probably derives
from the Vishnu Shrine located in the northern sector of the shrine complex. The
shrine located in the southern sector is the largest Siva temple in Polonnaruwa
and the well near it is also and early work. The largest hoard of Hindu bronzes
was recovered from this site.
Key
- Vishnu Devala
- Siva Devale
- Well
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