Polonnaruwa today is a showcase of the great ancient Sri Lankan architecture dating back to 12th Century AD,which was interwoven with many Buddhist monasteries and monuments which were built by King Parakramabahu I. Later King Nissankamalla (1187-1196 AD ) from the Kalinga dynasty also had contributed to the development of many buildings and monuments at Polonnaruwa..Polonnaruwa Vatadage is believed to be built by King Parakramabahu the Great who reined Polonnaruwa kingdom from 1153-1186 AD. Vatadage has been used originally as a Relic House for the Temple of the Tooth- the Dalada Maligawa. It is suggested that this Dalada Maligawa would have been renovated later during King Nissankamalla's reign and converted in to the Vatadage as seen today.

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