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KUTTAM POKUNA (twin pond)

KUTTAM  POKUNA

Sri Lanka though small in its physical size, is inherited a great technology. The irrigation system owned by Sinhalese is par excellence.

My very first article on excellent irrigaion system of old ceylon is a great example for its greatness. Apart the tank system ponds and channels too plays a major role in irrigation system .

Kuttam pokuna one of masterpiece, done by king II Agrabodhi.  The term Kuttam Pokuna refers twin ponds. Though it is called as twin in the sense,  southern pond is greater than northern pond. According to the history the two ponds were filled by the water carried from Thisa wewa, Nuwara wewa and Basawakkulama wewa by way of under ground pipe system. First , the water was filed to a tank which is located above the tank.Then smaller pond is filled by water through a "Makara kata" which is shaped as a mouth of a dragon. Then pipe line lied bottom of the pond.

Its a great reflection of  engineering system of our ancestors, which belong to Abayagiri Aramaic complex. According to the experts in archaeology the kuttam pokuna was constructed for the washing purpose of thero who were very abundant scenery of ancient Anuradhapura kingdom.  The pond was simple delicate masterpiece without much designs.

The entrance of the pond was designed with punkalasa which is a frequent scene in most of sacred places, which reflects the prosperity.

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