Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa, Buddhist monk praying in front of giant reclining Buddha figure.

Sri Lanka, polonnaruwa, Gal Vihara, lotus flower offerings left in front of giant seated Buddha figure carved into cliff.

The Vatadage. Seated Buddha statue within the quadrangleAsia Asian History Llankai Religion Sri Lankan

Vatadage circular relic house. Moonstone or carved stone doorstep at the northern entrance with seated Buddha figure beyond.

Gal Vihara. Mid twelth century seated Buddha figure carved from granite.11th -13th Century capital

Gal Vihara. Mid twelth century reclining Buddha figure shown at the moment of entry into nirvana and carved from granite. Detail of head and face.11th -13th Century capital

Gal Vihara. Mid twelth century seated Buddha figure carved from granite.11th -13th Century capital

Kiri Vahara Dagoba

Rankot Vahara Dagoba

The Hatadage circular relic house. Detail of a guardstone which flanks one of the four entrances of the inner terrace and moonstone leading to the central dagoba

The Vatadage. Seated Buddha statue within the quadrangle

The Atadage. Standing Buddha statue among stone columns within the quadrangle