Nissanka Lata Mandapaya

Sri Lanka / Matale / Sigiriya /
This building has been built by Nissanka Malla (1187-1196). The most important feature of this buiding is the shape and the carvings of the stone pillars. These pillars are carved in the shape of a lotus plant and are curved in three places. The top of the pillar take form of a lotus flower. On the centre is a small Stupa. The whole building is surrounded by a fence made out of stone.

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Coordinates:   7°56'51"N   81°0'4"E
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