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Kiri Vehera
Paras aika vierailla
At dawn (around 6:00 AM) for the golden glow of the sun. Avoid the early afternoon, the heat on the white stone is extremely intense.
Budjettivinkit
Entry is included in the single ticket of the Polonnaruwa archaeological site ($25 for foreigners). Bring your ticket with you, it is valid for a full day and also covers the other nearby monuments.
Suositellaan
Archaeology enthusiasts, Landscape photographers, Spiritual travelers, Lovers of Buddhist history
Suunnittele vierailusi
45-60 minutes
Tietoa
Nopeat faktat: Ogni giorno centinaia di devoti buddisti arrivano con fiori di loto per onorare questo stupa alto 30 metri. Risale al XII secolo e fa parte del triangolo culturale dello Sri Lanka, ma ancora oggi è un luogo di culto attivissimo.
Kohokohdat: Se ti siedi sul lato est dello stupa all'alba, il sole sorge esattamente dietro la cupola bianca creando un bagliore dorato che dura appena quattro minuti. I locali chiamano questo momento "il risveglio dello stupa" e molti arrivano in silenzio per meditare in quegli istanti.
Sisäpiirin vinkit
- Take off your shoes before stepping onto the stupa platform: the stone becomes scorching hot at noon, better to protect yourself with thick socks.
- The west side is the best for photos at sunset, but the east side offers the best light in the early morning.
- Bring a lotus flower (they sell them at the entrance for a few rupees) to offer as the local pilgrims do.
- Do not stop only on the main platform: walk around the outer perimeter, you will find small niches with little-known statues.
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