A rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa Gal Viharaya - Image Details
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A rock temple of the Buddha situated in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa Gal Viharaya

Uttararamaya, often known as the Stone Temple, is an ancient stone temple located in Polonnaruwa. Located in the northern direction of Alahana Piriven Complex, it is known as Uttararamaya which means the monastery established in the north in the past. However, as many excellent stone Buddha statues were seen here, in the 20th century it may have been popular among the public under the name Uttararama Pilimageya Gal Viharaya, according to the opinion of Mahaduru Ariya Lagamuwa.(Lagamuwa 1999(142) states clearly that this was built by the Great Parakumbas according to the Cuchulain

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