Kumara Pokuna

The Sila Pokkharani mentioned in Culavamsa popularly known as Kumara Pokuna, is a notable example of a royal bath from the Polonnaruwa period, located in the garden of King Parakramabahu's (1153-1186) palace. A long and narrow flight of stone steps on the eastern side of the citadel wall leads to this oblong bath, measuring 44 feet by 33 feet. The graduated gangways reduce the stone-paved floor area to 31.5 feet by 27.25 feet.

Water flows into the bath through two makara gargoyles on the western side, supplied by underground pipelines from a nearby canal. On the eastern side, a stone water lock serves as a valve and exit for used water. A lotus-shaped pedestal in the centre provides a resting place. To the south of the bath are the remains of a changing room, with a moulded plinth and steps adorned with a moonstone.