{"id":91892,"date":"2022-05-12T10:52:41","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T10:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=91892"},"modified":"2022-05-12T11:40:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T11:40:52","slug":"yathuru-pokuna-amazing-craftsmanship-of-anuradhapura-era-by-arundathie-abeysinghe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/yathuru-pokuna-amazing-craftsmanship-of-anuradhapura-era-by-arundathie-abeysinghe\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cYathuru Pokuna\u201d \u2013 amazing craftsmanship of Anuradhapura era By Arundathie Abeysinghe"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cYathuru Pokuna\u201d \u2013 amazing craftsmanship of Anuradhapura era – <\/strong>By Arundathie Abeysinghe<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

\"\u201cYathuru<\/p>\n

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\"\"Located in close proximity to *Jethawanaramaya Monastery in Anuradhapura, Yathuru Pokuna (meaning \u201cKey Pond\u201d in English) is a marvelous craftsmanship of our forefathers. There are three ponds known as \u201cYathuru Pokuna\u201d, two in Jethawanaramaya Monastery Complex and one in *Maha Vihara Complex in close proximity to *Ruwanweliseya and the unique *Buddhist Railing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The design of \u201cYathuru Pokuna\u201d (Key Pond) resembles a key. According to scholars, the Ponds have been utilized to obtain water for the rituals of the Bodhigara (Bo tree shrine) of Jethawanaramaya Monastery.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to *Mahawamsa, these ponds (also known as wells) would have been constructed during the era of King Agghabodhi II of *Anuradhapura Kingdom in the 7th century (608 to 618).<\/span><\/p>\n

These ponds are circular in shape and are not much deep. The walls of the ponds are constructed with bricks and steps of the ponds are made out of granite. There is a flight of stairs in each pond to facilitate one to descend to the bottom of the ponds and collect water by hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Out of the three ponds, \u201cYathuru Pokuna number one\u201d at Jethawanaramaya has the best resemblance to a key. The pond gradually enlarges itself from the bottom to the top.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to scholars, these ponds have been built for water requirements of the monks of the Diyasen Paya Chapter House (Uposathagara<\/em>) of the Jethawanaramaya Monastery.<\/span><\/p>\n

Architects and engineers marvel at the ingenious creation of the structure of the ponds, as during this era, there were no modern tools, equipment nor machinery to construct such a marvelous creation. Although, not protected or preserved well, they are in immaculate condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although, situated in close proximity to Jethawanaramaya and popular Buddhist sites in Anuradhapura, Yathuru Pokuna is a location, rarely visited by tourists.<\/span><\/p>\n

Image courtesy \u2013 amazinglanka.com & theperfecttours.com<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Buddhist Railing at Jetawana Monastery \u2013 unique structure of yesteryear<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

By Arundathie Abeysinghe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/buddhist-railing-at-jetawana-monastery-unique-structure-of-yesteryear-by-arundathie-abeysinghe-2\/<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\u201cYathuru<\/p>\n