Ranmasu Uyana

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A pond at Ranmasu Uyana

Ranmasu Uyana is a

Isurumuni Vihara.[1][2]

In the park are various ponds, and the remains of small buildings. According to legend it is believed that Prince Saliya met Asokamala in this garden.

Ranmasu means Goldfish. The Royal Goldfish Park has the Star Gate map which is encircled by fish. [3]

History

Royal gardens were first constructed here in the time of King Tissa (3rd century BC), when the reservoir was built. However, the pleasure pavilions and other fixtures seen today date from the 8th-9th centuries AD.

Popular culture

Claims published on the

archeologists who suggest the carving could simply be an early world map.[4][2]

Gallery

  • Star Gate Situated in Ranmasu Uyana
    Star Gate Situated in Ranmasu Uyana
  • Royal gardens from the 8th-9th centuries AD
    Royal gardens from the 8th-9th centuries AD
  • Closeup of the pavilion and tank
    Closeup of the pavilion and tank
  • Frieze of elephants
    Frieze of elephants

See also

References

  1. ISBN 9781480030978
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  2. ^ a b "Stargate at Ranmasu Uyana". Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
  3. ^ Jayasuriya, E (2016). A guide to the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. Central Cultural Fund. pp. 55–56.
  4. ^ Gunerathane, Malshan. "Ran Masu Uyana: Fact and fiction". Daily News. Sri Lanka: Associated Newspapers of Ceylon. Retrieved 18 March 2015.

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