This
is the oldest library complex found in Sri Lanaka. Pothgul means for place to
store books. This viharaya was billed by king Parakamabahu the Great (1153-1185
AD). This was renovated by Queen Chandrawathi.
A consort of King Parakarmabahu.
Pothgul Viharaya is a Gedige type structure, build in the middle of the square shape stage. The interesting point in this building is the circular structure in the middle, seems the main library, made out of brick. The circular shape roof even made out of bricks it seems. There are remaining of four small stupas at the four corners of the floor. Out of it there are remaining of the several buildings which were used as awasa ( residential cells where Bikkus live).
Pothgul Viharaya desig is closer to the most of the old vihara found in Cambodia.
Pothgul Viharaya Plan
Pothgul
Viharaya - Circular Structure made out of bricks
Residential cells where Bikkus lived
View from
back side
No comments:
Post a Comment