Introduction
The circular building on a high terrace in front of the statue which is popularly
known as the figure of Parakramabahu is known as the Potgul Vehera or library monastery.
A beautiful stone doorframe adorns the entirely built of brick using the corbelled
method of brick construction. The entire wall in the interior was once painted.
On the four corners of the upper terrace are four small stupas. The lower terrace
contains cells for monks. An inscription states that King Parakramabahu the Great
built it.
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