Polonnaruwa is well-known for its numerous ornamental sites. This is true of places such as the Nelum Pokuna. It is located in the North Central Province, in the city of Polonnaruwa. It is especially popular with tourists who are interested in ancient Sri Lankan history, the exclusivity of our architecture and style, and the exclusivity of our culture. Exceptional and well cut granite formation was used to construct the pond.
The Nelum Pokuna, also known as the Lotus spa, is located in the northern part of Polonnaruwa. In appearance, it resembles the shape of a Lotus flower. The Nelum Pokuna is a modest stone bath with a sloping roof. It has a design that is wholly original. It was constructed in tiers of eight-petaled lotuses arranged in descending order. In addition to the Main pond, there are seven smaller ponds at the location. It is close to the palace of Parakramabahu that this Lotus pond can be found. It is thought that King Nissankamalla was the one who built it. A large number of pilgrims and visitors arrived to observe the Lotus pond.
Lotus pond is a large lotus flower made of granite that is 24 feet in diameter and has five concentric laminae of eight petals that are gradually declining in size until they are reduced to a stamen that is 5 feet across.
The Nelum Pokuna, also known as the Lotus spa, is located in Polonnaruwa. It is thought that King Nissankamalla was the one who built it. A large number of pilgrims and visitors come to observe the Lotus pond.
When discussing the history of the lotus pond, it is important to note that Sir Lankan architecture evolved gradually in conjunction with Dravidian architectural patterns and styles. In the past, monks and kings would bathe in this pond and use it for sanitation purposes. There were unique ponds that had been set up and were isolated from the rest of society. During this time period, royal parties and religious monks held positions of power.
Granite is used extensively in the construction of sculptures and other works of art throughout this time period. By incorporating and carving Sinhala patterns and forms into the structure, the skilled architects have been managed to make it smooth and visually appealing for visitors. They made them more lovely and proudly standing lion statues were added to the ponds to make them more impressive.
The arts, structures, traditions, and sculptures listed above are what draw foreign visitors and pilgrims to the province’s north central region. Tourists come here to see what’s going on. However, many people who travel throughout the city miss this location. Foreigners are getting increasingly interested in visiting these types of holy sites in recent years.
Granite is used extensively in the construction of sculptures and other works of art throughout this time period. By incorporating and carving Sinhala patterns and forms into the structure, the skilled architects have been managed to make it smooth and visually appealing for visitors. The arts, structures, traditions, and sculptures listed above are what draw foreign visitors and pilgrims to the province’s north central region. Tourists come here to see what’s going on, but many people who travel throughout the city miss this location. Foreigners are getting increasingly interested in visiting these types of holy sites in recent years due to increased visitor numbers. In the past, monks and kings would bathe in this pond and use it for sanitation purposes.
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