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Moonstone - 2 at Mahasen Maligaya ( Anuradhapura)

Unknown to many, this moonstone lies at the entrance of a ruined building just behind the Ratnaprasada in Anuradhapura. This site is seems to be rarely visited without evan a visible footpath. The most popular moonstone among the pilgrims and tourists lies on the building called Biso Maligaya. According to a plaque installed by the Department of Archeology, This moonstone is the most exquisite artistic creation of a moonstone found in Sri Lanka according to Prof. Senarath Paranawithana.

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The Building where the moonstone is located
The Building where the moonstone is located

The moonstone

 

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Created : March 2, 2008
Updated : September 4, 2009

 

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