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- Recapturing
and reconstruction of Mahiyangana
Wherever
King Dutugemunu camped on his way, a number of youth joined the
army. They had mastered the art of warfare and wanted to fight
for the country. By the time the king reached Kahatapitiya, the
strength of the army had increased immensely.
- Paintings
with great beauty and charm
The
Kandyan king, Kirti Sri Rajasinghe (1747-1780) was a great patron
of the arts. It was during his time that some of the best paintings
in upcountry temples were created. Among them, the Degaldoruva
Raja Maha Vihara paintings stand out. Degaldoruva is just a few
miles away from Kandy close to Kundasale and is well worth a visit
to get an idea of the Kandyan style of paintings.
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