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

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