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Photograph No. 05
Mosaic art at the entrance gateway
Vijayananda Vihāra

In front of the staircase connecting the first and second maluva, a mosaic artwork can

also be seen. It is semi-circular in shape and is decorated with geometric and floral

designs created using mosaic art. The tops of the balustrades are also adorned with
mosaic art, although many of the porcelain fragments have now been damaged or

destroyed.

The second maluva, or the maluva where the stūpa is situated, is entirely decorated

with mosaic art. This maluva is octagonal in shape and adorned with floral motifs.
Notably, decorative patterns such as floral designs, similar to mala saha kekula

(flower and flower bud) and liyaväla, can be observed (Photograph No.061). At the

entrance to the second maluva, decorative designs and the date “30. 1896” are visible
(Photograph No.07). However, the month is not discernible due to damage caused by

the functioning of the gate. The marks from the operation of the gate are clearly
visible on the floor.

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