No action taken to preserve frescoes
M.A.R. Manukulasooriya -Hiriyala Group Correspondent
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Decaying frescoes Picture by M. A. R. Manukulasooriya |
The antiquities of historical importance at the Rammandapokuna Temple
in Kekirihenpitiya, Gokarella in the Ibbagamuwa D.S. Division are fast
decaying and will be lost for ever unless early action is taken to
preserve them.
According to the Chief Incumbent of the temple, Ven. Minigamuwe
Rathanapala Thera, no research has been carried out in this historical
site by the Archaeological Department so far. It is believed that the
temple was built during the reign of King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe. A
large portion of the frescoes are decaying with the plaster peeling off.
A foot print of Lord Buddha carved in stone can also be seen here.
There are many stone pillars, guard stones and other ruins of historical
importance scattered in the site.
The Chief Incumbent of the temple and the residents in the area
request the Archaeology Department to look into this matter and take
action to preserve these invaluable antiquities. |
