Ran Avuda Mandapaya of Kandyan Kingdom
Once completed, the building will house the Media and Special Projects unit of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, providing visitors with access to information on Buddhism practised in Sri Lanka, without the need for tedious searching. The renovation process is expected to be completed in time for the 2600th Sri Sambuddhatva Jayanthi, with modern technological equipment such as Wi-Fi facilities also available for visitors.
Constructed in 1592 by King Wimaladharmsooriya I, the Ran Avuda Mandapaya was the site where the crowns and swords of the Kandyan kings were designed, moulded, and bejewelled. It was later renovated by Kings Senerath, Rajasinghe II, and W...