octagonal pavilion (Pattirippuwa)

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The octagonal pavilion (Pattirippuwa) is a prominent octagon-shaped architectural feature of Sri Lanka’s Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, historically used as a royal audience hall and symbol of authority.

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Label Occurrences
octagonal pavilion (Pattirippuwa) canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural structure
cultural heritage element
pavilion
architecturalStyle Kandyan architecture
associatedWith Kandyan Kingdom
Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha
surface form: Sri Dalada (Sacred Tooth Relic)
associatedWithReligion Buddhism
country Sri Lanka
culturalSignificance iconic landmark of Kandy
important element of Sri Lankan Buddhist ritual landscape
functionInPast place for reading royal edicts
royal viewing gallery for processions
hasAlternativeName Octagon of the Temple of the Tooth
hasFeature balustraded parapet
elevated platform
open verandah-like upper floor
ornamental wooden pillars
hasLocalName Pattirippuwa
hasShape octagon
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage (as part of a serial site)
surface form: UNESCO World Heritage (as part of Sacred City of Kandy)
isIconOf Kandyan architecture in Sri Lanka
Temple of the Tooth
isPartOfUNESCOWorldHeritageSite Sacred City of Kandy
isTouristAttraction true
locatedIn Central Province of Sri Lanka
surface form: Central Province, Sri Lanka

Kandy
Sri Dalada Maligawa complex
surface form: Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
locatedInCountry Sri Lanka
material stone
timber
overlooks Kandy Lake
Temple of the Tooth
surface form: Temple of the Tooth forecourt
partOf Sri Dalada Maligawa complex
Sri Dalada Maligawa complex
surface form: Temple of the Tooth complex
roofType multi-tiered tiled roof
symbolizes protection of the Sacred Tooth Relic
royal authority
sovereignty of the Kandyan kings
usedFor ceremonial functions
public proclamations
royal audience hall
symbolic display of royal authority

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Temple of the Tooth hasStructure octagonal pavilion (Pattirippuwa)