of Anuradhapura was destroyed by the South Indian invaders, particularly
the Cholas, compelling the Sinhala monarchs to establish the capital
in a different location Pulatthinagara – modern Polonnaruwa.
Unlike Anuradhapura, the monuments are concentrated in close proximity
nevertheless in several localities forming clusters of monuments.
Each cluster belongs to more or less one single builder. When
all the monuments are taken into consideration resembles multiple
characteristics. The architectural features, sculptures, paintings
and writings on stone have its own identity of Polonnaruwa type
influenced not only by Buddhism but also by Hinduism as well.
This fabulous garden city of twelfth century is presented in this
documentary with all aspects of its importance. The UNESCO declared
Polonnaruwa a World Heritage Site in 1982.
Time 53 Minutes Language English / Sinhala