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                       information about 28 gardens built by King Maha Parakumba and the gardens built by

                       King Nissankamalla. In the same way, garden designing can be mentioned as a main
                       part  of  city  planning  in  Dambadeni,  Yapahuwa,  Kurunegala,  Gampola,  Kotte,

                       Seethawaka and Kandy eras.

                       The establishment of gardens in the vicinity of monasteries was also a special feature.

                       It  is  evident  from  the  gardens  around  Kaludiya  Pond  in  Mihintale.  These  gardens

                       consisted of small  ponds, rock formations,  steps, etc. between the monastic houses
                       built  here  and  there.  In  the  same  way,  during  the  Polonnaruwa  era,  gardens  were

                       created around monasteries.

                       Galabedda Biso Pokuna (Queen’s

                       Pond)

                       Galabedda Queen’s Pond belonging

                       to   the   Galabedda     area   of

                       Kimbulawala     Grama     Niladhari
                       Domain      in    Siyambalanduwa

                       Divisional  Secretariat  Division  of

                       Monaragala  district.  The  pond  is
                       also  known  among  the  locals  as

                       Kellane-vala  (the  pit  of  girls)
                       (Manjula,  2025).  Legends  said  that

                       this pond was used by Sugala Devi
                       who was the ruler of the Udundora, capital of
                                                                      Map 1; Location of the Galabedda biso pond
                       the Atadahas Rata (Attasahassa) (Rathnayaka,

                       2008). As well there are few folklores related to the creation of the Queen’s Pond.
                       They are,


                         I.   That it was done by King Kavantissa

                       It  has  been  revealed  from  the  inscriptions  found  in  places  like  Kusalakanda,

                       Mottayakallu,  Malayadi  Kanda  etc.  in  Ampara  district  that  Prince  Kavantissa  was
                       engaged  in  development  activities  in  Digamadulla  before  taking  over  the  rule  of

                       Ruhuna. According to those who have this opinion, this pond was built along with the

                       temple  complex  when  stopped  at  a  place  called  Galabedda  on  the  way  from
                       Digamadulla to Magama to take over the rule of Ruhuna after Gotabaya’s death. They


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