Naga pokuna This is a natural rock basin on an elevated plateau at the foot of a steep hillock at Mihintale just below the Mahathupa and the Mihindusaya.This pond,known as Naga pokuna,meaning Cobra pond,derived its name from the five hooded cobra cut in low relif on the rock surface.The pond itself measures about36 feet by 15 feet.The Mahavamsa referring to this same pond says that Elder Mahinda when he revisited the Cetiyapabbata mountain to spend the retreat,first entered the place after having bath at this pond.This pond is therefore both historical and sacred. |
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