Pulasthi Statue
Polonnaruwa, Polonnaruwa District
About Pulasthi Statue
Statue of Parakramabahu I, located near the Pothgul Vehera in Polonnaruwa is a stone sculpture dating back to the Polonnaruwa period of ancient Sri Lanka. Its identity is uncertain, although the widely accepted theory is that it is a statue of Parakramabahu I. However, it has also been suggested as the statue of a sage. Carved on a large boulder, the statue depicts a majestic figure with a grave expression, holding a book or yoke in his hands.
Source: Wikipedia — Statue of Parakramabahu I (CC BY-SA)
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