Perakum Pedesa

Perakum Pedesa is a locality in Thamankaduwa Divisional Secretariat, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province. Perakum Pedesa is situated nearby to the locality Kanduruwela, as well as near Kusumgama.

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Highlights include Hatadage and Satmahal Prasada.

Hatadage

Buddhist temple

Hatadage is an ancient relic shrine in the city of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. It was built by King Nissanka Malla, and had been used to keep the Relic of the tooth of the Buddha. Hatadage is situated 4 km northwest of Perakum Pedesa.

Satmahal Prasada

Ruins

The Satmahal Prasada is a 12th-century step pyramid in the northeast corner of the archaeological complex of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. It is believed to be a stupa because it is in a Buddhist environment. Satmahal Prasada is situated 4 km northwest of Perakum Pedesa.

Nissanka Latha Mandapaya

Ruins

Photo: Bgag, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is a unique structure in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. A màndapa is a pillared structure that is open on all sides and protects the person inside from the sun with a roof. Nissanka Latha Mandapaya is situated 4 km northwest of Perakum Pedesa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Polonnaruwa.

Polonnaruwa

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Poḷonnaruwa, also referred as Pulathisipura and Vijayarajapura in ancient times, is the main town of Polonnaruwa District in North Central Province, Sri Lanka.

Perakum Pedesa

Type: Locality
Location: Thamankaduwa Divisional Secretariat, Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

7.9311° or 7° 55′ 52″ north

Longitude

81.0357° or 81° 2′ 8″ east

Elevation

49 metres (161 feet)

Open location code

6MV3W2JP+C7

GeoNames ID

11992157

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