මුරගල: සංඥා නිරූපණය පිළිබඳ විමර්ශනාත්මක අධ්‍යයනයක්

Abstract

Arhat Mihidu and Sanghamitta Maharhat Theraniya came to Sri Lanka and created artworks.Sadakadapahana, Koravakgala, Muragala, architecture etc. are created. Just like patterns and animal figures were used to decorate Sadakadapahana, the Muragala is also decorated with animal figures. Decorative patterns and animals are used in these designs to convey an idea in symbolic form. The watchtower has several symbols and decorations. Among them, one can see Punkalasa, Dishapalaka figures, dwarf figures, lotus flowers, branches and leaves of trees, lion, cow, horse, elephant, dragon pantheon etc. The aim of the research is to find out what idea the creator has symbolized with these symbols. Research has taken it as a basis that the watchtower's decorations and symbolic images give instructions for success in worldly and transcendental life. The observational study method was specially used to collect the information. Also, primary source study and secondary source study were used. The descriptive analysis method, qualitative and meaningful analysis method were used to investigate the information. The research problem became whether the decoration and symbols of the watchtower conveyed an important idea. To inquire. The designer has presented Buddhist concepts with the decorations used on the watchtower. In addition to this, it was revealed that the watchtower was created for the purpose of protection, luck, blessing and welcoming guests.