Polonnaruva Mediaeval Capital City (Language. English & Sinhala)


Polonnaruva Mediaeval Capital City
Screenplay / Direction : Christy Shelton Fernando
Producer : Ranjith K. Perera
Script : Dr. Senarath Dissanayake
Consultant : Prof. K. D. Paranavitana
Camera : Lalith Kumara
Editor : Thivanka Udagedara
Music : Dushantha Mahindasiri
The glory of Anuradhapura was destroyed by the south Indian invaders, particularly the Cholas, compelling the Sinhala monarchs to establish the capital in a different location Pulatthinagara modern Polonnaruwa. Unlike Anuradhapura, the monuments are concentrated in close proximity nevertheless in several localities forming clusters of monuments. Each cluster belongs to more of less one single builder. When all the monuments are taken into consideration resembles multiple characteristics. The architectural features, sculptures, paintings and writings on stone have its own identity of Polonnaruwa type influenced not only by Buddhism but also by Hinduism as well. This fabulous garden city of twelfth century is presented in presented in this documentary with all aspects of its importance. The UNESCO declared Polonnaruwa a World Heritage Site in 1982.
These DVDs are approved by the Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka for School use.
Running Time. 53 Minutes (Duration)
Language. English & Sinhala
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