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| Siva Temples, Polonnaruwa | |
Siva Temples, Polonnaruwa - Shiva devalaya in Polonnaruwa which is one of the 14 Hindu shrines is dedicated to God Shiva in Polonnaruwa. This shrine was built by Chola invaders who ruled ancient Sri Lanka during 13th century AD. The shrine is located in Polonnaruwa and between the royal palace complex of the King and the sacred quadrangle. The devalaya is a fully stone work and a pandyan architectural style construction. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 1980 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Buddhist Symbol Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |