The Moonstone (Sandakada Pahana),Polonnaruwa Royalty-Free Stock Image

The moonstone (Sandakada Pahana) has been a permanent feature of the Buddhist building of all historical periods. This is a semi circular piece of stone which stood at the foot of a flight of steps in most Buddhist buildings. The sculptural design, in its main features, consists of a half lotus in the center, surrounded by concentric bands of a row of geese, a foliated pattern and a procession of animals.