Word: viharas
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...sure to save a roll of film for Polonnaruwa's star attraction at Gal Vihara. Four colossal Buddhas carved out of a single granite cliff exude a serenity notably absent in the packs of young men patrolling the enclosure. (Single women beware.) Those staying the night should try the Polonnaruwa Rest House, tel: (94-27) 22299, a spacious colonial establishment with fine views of the lake. Rooms cost $27-$35, but strivers with $55 can afford the Queen's Room: Queen Elizabeth II stayed there in 1950, and her suite has been preserved with almost as much care...
...Origin and founding of the great religious establishments.- Story of Jetavana monastery.- Vihara ("monastery") and Chaitya (approximately "chapel...
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