Kaludiya Pokuna (Mihintale) Not to be confused with Kaludiya Pokuna, Dambulla Kaludiya Pokuna (Sinhala: මිහින්තලේ කළුදිය පොකුණ) is a site with a ruined Buddhist temple located on the west slope of the Mihintale Monastery in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. History This is believed to be the ancient Hadayunha Pirivena built for the monks of Dhammaruchika by the General of King Kassapa IV [(898-914 A.D.) Nicholas, 1963; Wikramagamage, 2004]. The pond of this site is supposed to be the ancient Porodini Pokkarani that is mentioned in the Tablets of Mahinda IV [(956-972 A.D.) Wellivitiya, 2000]. It might have been used by monks for observing " Pohoya Karma " (Wikramagamage, 2004).
Kaludiyapokuna rock inscription Period: 7-8th centuries A.D. Script: Transitional Brahmi Language: Old Sinhala Content: An offering of gold Kalanda was made for the stone masons' craft by a person named Yuva. A person named Bodhi is also mentioned. The inscription is worn and can not be fully read. Citation: The informati…
