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The front of the Rankoth Vehera, the largest Buddhist stupa at the ruins of the ancient kingdom capitol of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka Royalty Free Stock Photo

Exterior of the Rankoth Vehera, the largest Buddhist stupa at the ruins of the ancient kingdom capital in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka Royalty Free Stock Photo

Rankoth Vehera in Kingdom of Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka Royalty Free Stock Photo

Elephant sculptures on the exterior of the Rankoth Vehera, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia Royalty Free Stock Photo

Rankoth Vehera, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka Royalty Free Stock Photo

Rankoth Vehera in Kingdom of Polonnaruwa Sri Lanka

Exterior of the Rankoth Vehera, the largest Buddhist stupa and Nage House in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka, Asia Royalty Free Stock Photo

Rankoth Vehera is a stupa located in the ancient city of Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka. The stupa was built by Nissanka Malla. The Rankoth Vehera has been built according to the tradition of the stupas of the Anuradhapura Maha Viharaya and bears a close resemblance to Ruwanwelisaya. Thus, the name Rankoth Vehera can be roughly translated to English as Gold Pinnacled Stupa.[4] Along with the Kiri Vehera, it is one of the most revered stupas in Polonnaruwa.