The Lankarama (17)

A restored shrine (17) with a high platform is seen on the left of the road leading from the Abhayagiri to the Thuparama. The building which was surrounded by a large monastery, has been identified as the Silasobbakandaka cettiya, founded by Vattagamani  Abhaya, who went in to hiding here after his defeat by the Tamils, on his return to the throne. There are three concentric circles of elegant columns, as at the Thuparama. The Thupa is of modern shape, and originally it would have had a roof. Out side the platform, to the southeast are the remain of three images which were places around the thupa. The Lankarama is one of the eight sacred Buddhist sites.