Mirisawetiya, a picture and video gallery

Pictures

A view of the Dagaba from the ponds that you meet on your way down from the Basavakulama Bund

A close up view of the Dagaba showing the current shrine room

As many monks have done before, a monk walks near the Dagaba

The magnificent western Vahalkada, the most preserved of all and gives a stunning display of early Sinhala Art (Now restored thanks to the Department of Archeology )

Another view of the Vahalkada

Click here for a comprehensive look at the famous Vahalkada

The present shrine room at Mirisawetiya

Dewatha Eli
It is believed that the  Devatha (gods) come down to earth to listen to Pirith.
This picture shows an unknown light in the sky which is believed to be a 
devatha eliya meaning a light of a god.

A view of part of th"Dana Sala" where food was offered to residing priests. You can see a rice boat on the left and the Dagaoba in the back ground

A view of the ruins of the Chapter house where the monks used to assemble and perform various disciplinary ("Vinaya") acts.

Video

A clip from the western entrance showing the Vahalkada and the Dagaba