Introduction
Located to the south of the main street which provides access to the ancient city
of polonnaruva from the eastern gate it is popularity believed that this may be
the stupa supposed to have been built by Queen Rupavati , a consort of king Parakramabahu
the Great (1153 – 1186 A.D.) But there is no definitive evidence about its ancient
name or the builder the popular name pabalu vehera may derive from the recovery
of beads (Pabalu) in the vicinity. Around the stupa there are several image houses.
Especial feature of this stups is the narrow staircase in three flights at the south
providing access to the top of the basal tiers.
Key
- Stups
- Buddha Image Houses
- staircase
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