Showing posts with label moonstone. Show all posts
Showing posts with label moonstone. Show all posts

Monday, September 26, 2011

Artifacts at Rideevihara, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.


 Moonstone and lamp holder made of stone.

A stone slab to hold lighted lamps and flowers. A urinal to be used squatting down and a stone pestle.
Rideevihare has its origins in the 2nd Century BC.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Vattarama Raja Maha Vihare, Polgahawela, Sri Lanka.



 'Vattarama' is the place where the last Arahat of Sri Lanka the Rev Maliyadewa resided. It is on the Kegalle - Polgahawela road. It has a 'Sripathula' in stone, a lovely decorated stone entrance and a lovely moonstone among other artifacts.