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The Sacred Quadrangle (Vatadage)
Description
The Sacred Quadrangle, or Dalada Maluva, is the beating heart of Polonnaruwa's religious and spiritual heritage. It features the incredibly well-preserved Vatadage, a circular relic house renowned for its flawless moonstones, majestic guard stones, and serene seated Buddha statues that command reverence.
Highlights
- ↗Walk through the elevated stone terrace housing Polonnaruwa's most sacred shrines
- ↗Admire the flawless moonstones and guard stones of the circular Vatadage
- ↗Explore the ancient Hatadage, the original shrine of the sacred Tooth Relic
- ↗Examine the unique lotus-stalk stone pillars of the Nissanka Latha Mandapaya