The glory of Anuradhapura was destroyed by the South Indian invaders, particularly the Cholas,
compelling the Sinhala monarchs to establish the capital in a different location Pulatthinagara –
modern Polonnaruwa. Unlike Anuradhapura, the monuments are concentrated in close proximity
nevertheless in several localities forming clusters of monuments. Each cluster belongs to more or
less one single builder. When all the monuments are taken into consideration resembles multiple
characteristics. The architectural features, sculptures, paintings and writings on stone have its
own identity of Polonnaruwa type influenced not only by Buddhism but also by Hinduism as
well. This fabulous garden city of twelfth century is presented in this documentary with all
aspects of its importance. The UNESCO declared Polonnaruwa a World Heritage Site in 1982.

Screenplay/Direction: Christy Shelton Fernando
Script: Dr.Senarath Dissanayake
Consultant : Prof. K.D. Paranavitana
Camera: Lalith Kumara
Editor: Thivanka Udagedara
Music: Dushantha Mahindasiri
Narration : Arun Dias Bandaranayake (English)
Ajith Indraji Wijesena (Sinhala)