Abhayagiriya, one of the sacred places of Solosmasthana ( 16 prominent sacred places of Buddhist) is a prominent construction found in the world heritage site of Anuradhapura. Abhayagiriya stands to the north of the city, encircled by great walls and containing elaborate bathing ponds and moonstones. This world famous stupa was built by King Valagamba,...Read More
The Jethawanaramaya, the largest stupa in Sri Lanka was originally 400 feet in he ight and was the third tallest building in the world at that time. This Buddhist reliquary monument is located in the midst of the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the city of Anuradhapura. Construction of Jethawanaramaya was originated by the king...Read More
Mirisawetiya Stupa is a memorial building which has been built by King Dutugamunu, a well-known rular of the country, in the 2nd centuray BC. It is situated in the sacred city of Anuradhapura. The stupa is located 1 kilometer to the east of Sri Maha Bodhi, along the banks of Tisawewa. Mirisavati stupa is unique, ...Read More
Ruwanweli seya is known by some other names, such as “Mahathupa”, “Swarnamali Chaitya”, and “Rathnamali Dagaba”. It is a stupa built by king Dutugemunu in 140 B.C. and situated in the sacredcity of Anuradhapura. The stupa is one of the “Solosmasthana”, the sixteen places of veneration in Sri Lanka, which are places believed to have...Read More
The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is located in the ancient Mahamewna Garden, which was created by King Mutasiva (367 – 307 BC). Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is considered the first among the Eight Sacred Sites (Ata Masthana) of this scared city of Anuradhapura. It is the one and only living object among these sacred sites....Read More
