the stone floor of the maluva immediately around the stupa is slightly raised and drawn out around the altars which surround the central sanctuary
this floor has fine,mould curb around its outer edge
a major altar or asana is placed at each of the four cardinal points and four minor altars or projections in each Quadrant
a clearly marked broad band of unfinished stonework rising above the lavel of the platform provides distinct evidence of the inner enclosure wall the stone floor just outside this wall ia also sightly raised and edged with a moulded risre