Nissanka Latha Mandapaya
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Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is an intricately carved stone pavilion in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, renowned for its uniquely curved stone pillars and association with royal Buddhist worship.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist structure
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archaeological monument ⓘ stone pavilion ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Polonnaruwa period architecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | royal Buddhist worship ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| builtFor | King Nissanka Malla NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| city | Polonnaruwa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionMaterial | stone ⓘ |
| constructionPeriod | 12th century ⓘ |
| country | Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
example of advanced stone carving in medieval Sri Lanka
ⓘ
important monument of Polonnaruwa period ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Buddha NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | Polonnaruwa Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| etymology | ‘Latha’ refers to creeper or vine-like form of pillars ⓘ |
| governedBy | Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAccess | open to visitors ⓘ |
| hasArtisticStyle | floral and lotus motifs ⓘ |
| hasCondition | ruin ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
elevated stone platform
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intricately carved stone pillars ⓘ lotus-shaped stone columns ⓘ small central stupa ⓘ stone railing ⓘ uniquely curved stone pillars ⓘ |
| hasFloorMaterial | stone ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
pavilion for chanting Buddhist scriptures
ⓘ
royal offering platform ⓘ |
| hasLayout | rectangular plan ⓘ |
| hasRailingMaterial | stone ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | protected monument of Sri Lanka ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | UNESCO World Heritage Site component NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Sinhala ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Polonnaruwa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInComplex | Polonnaruwa ancient city NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInCountry | Sri Lanka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedInProvince | North Central Province NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | King Nissanka Malla NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyStructure |
Dalada Maluwa (Sacred Quadrangle)
NERFINISHED
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Vatadage in Polonnaruwa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| numberOfPillars | 8 ⓘ |
| partOf | Sacred Quadrangle of Polonnaruwa NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| pillarShape | curved like lotus stalks ⓘ |
| region | Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| tourismAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| usedFor | recitation of pirith (protective Buddhist chants) ⓘ |
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