Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka in 4K (Ultra HD)
Anuradhapura was capital of Sri Lanka from the 4th century BCE until the end of the 10th century CE. It is UNESCO listed World Heritage site for its famous ruins and its place in the birth of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.
In the video: Ruwanwelisaya Dagoba (stupa), 140 BCE (0:14), Sri Maha Bodhi Tree - claimed to be grown from the original Bodhi tree
under which the Buddha gained enlightenment, over 2000 years old (0:52), Samadhi Buddha statue, 5th century (1:17), Jetavanaramaya Dagoba - the third tallest structure in the ancient world (1:29), Abhayagiri Dagoba (1:44), Lankarama Dagoba (2:56), Thuparamaya Dagoba - the first stupa in Sri Lanka (3:20), Isurumuniya Temple (3:32), Mihintale - hill close to Anuradhapura, is considered the birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka in 247 BCE (4:32), Aradhana Gala hill (4:59), Maha Seya - the largest stupa in Mihintale, built in the 1st century (5:05).
Recorded January 2016 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100.
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Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
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Nuwara Wewa - Nuwara Wewa is the largest of the three man made reservoirs in Anuradhapura The other two are Basawakkulama ( Abaya Wewa) and the Tissa wewa. Nuwara Wewa is believed to be built by King Vattagamini Abaya popularly known as King Valagamba in the first century BC.
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Isurumuniya - Isurumuniya is a Buddhist temple situated near to the Tissa Wewa. There are four carvings of special interest in this Vihara. They are the Isurumuniya Lovers, Elephant Pond and The Royal Family,
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Mirisawetiya Vihara - The Mirisaveti Stupa is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara.
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Jetavanaramaya - The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa located in the ruins of Jetavana in the sacred world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Mahasena of Anuradhapura initiated the construction of the stupa following the destruction of the mahavihara
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Ruwanwelisaya - The Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa in Sri Lanka, considered a marvel for its architectural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists all over the world.
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Lovamahapaya - Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruwanweliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles.
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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi - Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a Sacred Fig tree in the Mahamewna Gardens, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the right-wing branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Buddha Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment.
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Samadhi Statue - The Samadhi Statue is a statue situated at Mahamevnāwa Park in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The Buddha is depicted in the position of the Dhyana Mudra, the posture of meditation associated with his first Enlightenment.
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Abhayagiri vihara - Abhayagiri Vihāra was a major monastery site of Mahayana, Theravada and Vajrayana Buddhism that was situated in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
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Stone Bridge, Malwathu Oya - The road leading to Gal Palama is located close to the Kuttam Pokuna (Twin Ponds). Traveling 3,4 kms from Sangamitta Mawatha, passing some picturesque paddy fields, you can reach the point where this ancient stone bridge crosses the Mawathu Oya.
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Date - 18-19 Mar 2017
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Thuparama Sacred Relic Stupa - Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
David's Been Here is touring all the top sites and main attractions of the holy Sri Lankan city of Anuradhapura. Join David as he visits the amazing Thuparama Stupa, which was the first sacred relic stupa to ever be built. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, this stupa is supposed to hold the collarbone relic of the Buddha, and has some stunning ancient sites surrounding it. Walk through the giant pillars, devotional sites and twin ponds as David films this must visit destination, or head there for yourself with the David's Been Here Guide to Anuradhapura, now available for your Kindle as well.
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Atamasthana - The Eight Sacred Places in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Visiting the Atamasthana in Jan 2016: 1. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi 2. Ruwanwelisaya 3. Thuparamaya 4. Lovamahapaya 5. Abhayagiri Dagaba 6. Jetavanaramaya 7. Mirisaveti Stupa 8. Lankarama
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Mirisavetiya Temple, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 09/05/2009
The Mirisaveti Stupa is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.[1] King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tisawewa for a bath leaving the sceptre. After the bath he returned to the place where the sceptre was placed, and it is said that it could not be moved. The stupa was built in the place where the sceptre stood. It is also said that he remembered that he partook a chilly curry without offering it to the sangha. In order to punish himself he built the Mirisavetiya Dagaba. The extent of this land is about 50 acres (20 ha). Although the king Kasyapa I and Kasyapa V renovated this, from time to time it was dilapidated. What stands today is the renovation done by the cultural Triangle Fund.
Girihandu Seya aka Nithupathpana Vihara (ගිරිහඬු සෑය/නිතුපත්පාන), Thiriyaya (2018) - 1 of 2
Girihandu Seya (also known as Nithupathpana Vihara and Girikandi Caitya) is an ancient Buddhist Temple situated in Thiriyaya, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. The temple is supposed to be the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, believed to be constructed by two seafaring merchants Tapassu and Bhallika (තපස්සු හා භල්ලුක). The names of the two merchants are recorded in a rock inscription found in the Vihara premises. According to the inscription, Girihandu Seya was built by the guilds of merchants named Trapassuka and Vallika where the names are written as Tapassu and Bhalluka in later Sinhala chronicles.
The Stupa in the Vihara is highly venerated by the people, as it is believed to contain the hair relics of Lord Buddha. The temple has been formally recognized by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
The temple is situated on a small hillock near the sea coast about 47 km (29 mi) to the north of Trincomalee. The summit is occupied by a Vatadage containing the Stupa in the center. The Stupa was originally small in size and had been enlarged in the 8th century A.D. The Vatadageya covers the Stupa with concentric circles of stone pillars similar to Thuparama and Lankarama Stupas at Anuradhapura.
The stone made circular platform of the Vatadageya is opened to the four directions and accessed by flight of steps with guard stones (Muragala) and balustrades (Korawak Gala) showing the usual Sinhalese architecture. On the terraces lower than the Vatadageya are vestiges of monastic structures including ruined buildings, stone pillars, flight of steps, ponds, and remains of a stone bridge.
The slopes of the hill are some rock caves, two of which contain Brahmi inscriptions, one in the pre-Christian form of that script and the other dating from about the first century. To the South of the Vatadageya is another rock inscription engraved on a rock surface, which contain eleven line of writings revealing the names of two merchants as well as the temple.
The short prose inscription in the Vihara, written in Sanskrit, states that it was indited in the 23rd year of the reign of king Silamegha, Lord of Simhala. This monarch in the inscription is identified with the king Aggabodi VI (741-781 A.D.) whose envoy Amoghavajra, a Mahayana teacher of great repute arrived in China in 742 A.D. Near to the temple is the Nithupathpana Tank which is said to be constructed by King Vasaba (67–111 AD). The temple was repaired later by King Vijayabhahu I (1055–1110 AD).
Source: Wikipedia
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* Avoid careless/irresponsible/money-oriented/mega tour groups or organizers.
* Travel in small groups as Mother Nature can’t afford so many footprints at once. Stick to the designated trails or hardback surfaces at all times.
* Minimize the use of polythene/plastic and do bring them back. Please don’t burn them in the wilderness. Even organic/bio-degradable waste is harmful to the nature and animals. Please stick to the simple rule of “if you pack it in, pack it out”.
* Use reusable water bottles, plates and cups. Even paper cups/plates are harmful and take years to decompose.
* Remain quiet and vigilant. Don’t disturb the tranquility of the nature. Respect wildlife and don’t disturb them in anyway. Also be considerate of other trekkers.
* Please collect and bring any litter/garbage left behind by other careless travellers.
* Don’t light fires unnecessarily and do try to use portable cookers instead of using firewood when camping. If you must, only use firewood on the ground and don’t cut any trees for this.
* Don’t bring any plants back with you or cut any trees/branches unnecessarily..
* Don’t use soap/ shampoo when bathing in natural streams as they contaminate them and kill wildlife.
* Don’t do anything that harms the Mother Nature.
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Anuradhapura- Lankarama Stupa 28 3 2016
Lankarama Dagoba
Lankarama Dagobah is a beautiful stupa built by King Valagambahu (89-77 BC) near the renowned monastery of Abhayagiri in sacred city of Anuradhapura, reportedly as a nunnery, in honor of his queen Somadevi who was captured by Indian army and later got released. This Dagobah is also named as Mani Somarama after queen Somadevi.
The present Dagoba, measuring 38 feet in diameter was built on the ruins of an old stupa during the last century.
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Girihandu Seya Stupa (ගිරිහඬු සෑය දාගැබ), Thiriyaya (2018) - 1 of 2
Girihandu Seya (also known as Nithupathpana Vihara and Girikandi Caitya) is an ancient Buddhist Temple situated in Thiriyaya, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. The temple is supposed to be the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, believed to be constructed by two seafaring merchants Tapassu and Bhallika (තපස්සු හා භල්ලුක). The names of the two merchants are recorded in a rock inscription found in the Vihara premises. According to the inscription, Girihandu Seya was built by the guilds of merchants named Trapassuka and Vallika where the names are written as Tapassu and Bhalluka in later Sinhala chronicles.
The Stupa in the Vihara is highly venerated by the people, as it is believed to contain the hair relics of Lord Buddha. The temple has been formally recognized by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
The temple is situated on a small hillock near the sea coast about 47 km (29 mi) to the north of Trincomalee. The summit is occupied by a Vatadage containing the Stupa in the center. The Stupa was originally small in size and had been enlarged in the 8th century A.D. The Vatadageya covers the Stupa with concentric circles of stone pillars similar to Thuparama and Lankarama Stupas at Anuradhapura.
The stone made circular platform of the Vatadageya is opened to the four directions and accessed by flight of steps with guard stones (Muragala) and balustrades (Korawak Gala) showing the usual Sinhalese architecture. On the terraces lower than the Vatadageya are vestiges of monastic structures including ruined buildings, stone pillars, flight of steps, ponds, and remains of a stone bridge.
The slopes of the hill are some rock caves, two of which contain Brahmi inscriptions, one in the pre-Christian form of that script and the other dating from about the first century. To the South of the Vatadageya is another rock inscription engraved on a rock surface, which contain eleven line of writings revealing the names of two merchants as well as the temple.
The short prose inscription in the Vihara, written in Sanskrit, states that it was indited in the 23rd year of the reign of king Silamegha, Lord of Simhala. This monarch in the inscription is identified with the king Aggabodi VI (741-781 A.D.) whose envoy Amoghavajra, a Mahayana teacher of great repute arrived in China in 742 A.D. Near to the temple is the Nithupathpana Tank which is said to be constructed by King Vasaba (67–111 AD). The temple was repaired later by King Vijayabhahu I (1055–1110 AD).
Source: Wikipedia
***This video is protected by YouTube and International Copyright Laws. Reproduction, redistribution and reuse in any form without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
Copyright © 2018 Sri Abeywickrema. All rights reserved.***
Special Note for the Viewers:
I’ve done this video to make you aware of the beauty of this place and please don’t misuse this information in order to ruin it. I’ve spent so much of time/money bringing this to you so that you may enjoy it.
I also have a very kind and humble request to make. Should you ever visit this place, you’re kindly requested to adhere to the following in order to save our Mother Nature not only for the future generations but for the current one as well:
* Avoid careless/irresponsible/money-oriented/mega tour groups or organizers.
* Travel in small groups as Mother Nature can’t afford so many footprints at once. Stick to the designated trails or hardback surfaces at all times.
* Minimize the use of polythene/plastic and do bring them back. Please don’t burn them in the wilderness. Even organic/bio-degradable waste is harmful to the nature and animals. Please stick to the simple rule of “if you pack it in, pack it out”.
* Use reusable water bottles, plates and cups. Even paper cups/plates are harmful and take years to decompose.
* Remain quiet and vigilant. Don’t disturb the tranquility of the nature. Respect wildlife and don’t disturb them in anyway. Also be considerate of other trekkers.
* Please collect and bring any litter/garbage left behind by other careless travellers.
* Don’t light fires unnecessarily and do try to use portable cookers instead of using firewood when camping. If you must, only use firewood on the ground and don’t cut any trees for this.
* Don’t bring any plants back with you or cut any trees/branches unnecessarily..
* Don’t use soap/ shampoo when bathing in natural streams as they contaminate them and kill wildlife.
* Don’t do anything that harms the Mother Nature.
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Eight Sacred Places Atamasthana in Anuradhapura Trip
Atamasthana or Eight sacred places are a series of locations in Sri Lanka where the Buddha had visited during his three visits to the country. The sacred places are known as Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanarama, Mirisaveti Stupa and Lankarama. They are situated in Anuradhapura, the capital of the ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom..
The sacred city of Anuradhapura exerted a considerable influence on the development of architecture in the country during several centuries. The city is nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
Mirisawetiya Pagoda | මිරිසවැටිය දාගැබ
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Atamasthana Lovamahapaya ලෝවාමහාපාය අටමස්ථානය
මෙරට බෞද්ධයන්ගේ ආගමික හා සංස්කෘතියේ ආරම්භය ලෙස සැලකෙන්නේ අනුරාධපුර යුගයයි. මිහිඳු මහ රහතන් වහන්සේ විසින් මෙරටට රැගෙනෙ ආ බුදු දහම නිසා ලක්වාසීන්ට සංවිධානාත්මක ආගමික ස්ථාවරයක් ඇති විය. ඒ ආගමික නිදහසත් බුදු දහමට ලැබුණු රාජානුග්රහය නිසාත් බුදු දහමේ සිතීමේ හා විමසීමේ නිදහස නිසාත් ජනතාවට වඩාත්ම ළං වූ ආගමක් බවට පත් විය. ඒ අනුව මෙරට රජතුමා බෞද්ධ විය යුතුය යන සංකල්පයත්, බෞද්ධාගමේ සංකේත ලෙසින් චෛත්යගය ඇතුළු ආගමික ස්ථාන ඉදි කිරීමත් රජතුමාගේ ප්රධාන වගකීමක් බවට පත් විය. ඒ අනුව අනුරාධපුර නගරය කේන්ද්ර කර ගනිමින් බෞද්ධ සිද්ධස්ථාන ඉදි කිරීම ආරම්භ විය. අටමස්ථාන සංකල්පය බිහි වූයේ එහි ප්රතිථලයක් ලෙසිනි. මිහිඳු මහරහතන් වහන්සේ ලක්දිව බුදු සසුන පිහිටුවීමට වැඩම වූ අවස්ථාවේ උන්වහන්සේ ගේ අවධානයට ලක් වූ ප්රධාන ස්ථාන අටමස්ථාන ලෙස හැඳීන් වේ.
Girihandu Seya aka Nithupathpana Vihara (ගිරිහඬු සෑය/නිතුපත්පාන), Thiriyaya (2018) - 2 of 2
Girihandu Seya (also known as Nithupathpana Vihara and Girikandi Caitya) is an ancient Buddhist Temple situated in Thiriyaya, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. The temple is supposed to be the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, believed to be constructed by two seafaring merchants Tapassu and Bhallika (තපස්සු හා භල්ලුක). The names of the two merchants are recorded in a rock inscription found in the Vihara premises. According to the inscription, Girihandu Seya was built by the guilds of merchants named Trapassuka and Vallika where the names are written as Tapassu and Bhalluka in later Sinhala chronicles.
The Stupa in the Vihara is highly venerated by the people, as it is believed to contain the hair relics of Lord Buddha. The temple has been formally recognized by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
The temple is situated on a small hillock near the sea coast about 47 km (29 mi) to the north of Trincomalee. The summit is occupied by a Vatadage containing the Stupa in the center. The Stupa was originally small in size and had been enlarged in the 8th century A.D. The Vatadageya covers the Stupa with concentric circles of stone pillars similar to Thuparama and Lankarama Stupas at Anuradhapura.
The stone made circular platform of the Vatadageya is opened to the four directions and accessed by flight of steps with guard stones (Muragala) and balustrades (Korawak Gala) showing the usual Sinhalese architecture. On the terraces lower than the Vatadageya are vestiges of monastic structures including ruined buildings, stone pillars, flight of steps, ponds, and remains of a stone bridge.
The slopes of the hill are some rock caves, two of which contain Brahmi inscriptions, one in the pre-Christian form of that script and the other dating from about the first century. To the South of the Vatadageya is another rock inscription engraved on a rock surface, which contain eleven line of writings revealing the names of two merchants as well as the temple.
The short prose inscription in the Vihara, written in Sanskrit, states that it was indited in the 23rd year of the reign of king Silamegha, Lord of Simhala. This monarch in the inscription is identified with the king Aggabodi VI (741-781 A.D.) whose envoy Amoghavajra, a Mahayana teacher of great repute arrived in China in 742 A.D. Near to the temple is the Nithupathpana Tank which is said to be constructed by King Vasaba (67–111 AD). The temple was repaired later by King Vijayabhahu I (1055–1110 AD).
Source: Wikipedia
***This video is protected by YouTube and International Copyright Laws. Reproduction, redistribution and reuse in any form without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
Copyright © 2018 Sri Abeywickrema. All rights reserved.***
Special Note for the Viewers:
I’ve done this video to make you aware of the beauty of this place and please don’t misuse this information in order to ruin it. I’ve spent so much of time/money bringing this to you so that you may enjoy it.
I also have a very kind and humble request to make. Should you ever visit this place, you’re kindly requested to adhere to the following in order to save our Mother Nature not only for the future generations but for the current one as well:
* Avoid careless/irresponsible/money-oriented/mega tour groups or organizers.
* Travel in small groups as Mother Nature can’t afford so many footprints at once. Stick to the designated trails or hardback surfaces at all times.
* Minimize the use of polythene/plastic and do bring them back. Please don’t burn them in the wilderness. Even organic/bio-degradable waste is harmful to the nature and animals. Please stick to the simple rule of “if you pack it in, pack it out”.
* Use reusable water bottles, plates and cups. Even paper cups/plates are harmful and take years to decompose.
* Remain quiet and vigilant. Don’t disturb the tranquility of the nature. Respect wildlife and don’t disturb them in anyway. Also be considerate of other trekkers.
* Please collect and bring any litter/garbage left behind by other careless travellers.
* Don’t light fires unnecessarily and do try to use portable cookers instead of using firewood when camping. If you must, only use firewood on the ground and don’t cut any trees for this.
* Don’t bring any plants back with you or cut any trees/branches unnecessarily..
* Don’t use soap/ shampoo when bathing in natural streams as they contaminate them and kill wildlife.
* Don’t do anything that harms the Mother Nature.
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Anuradhapura - A World heritage Site of Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
One of the major historically important cities in Sri-Lanka, and the capital of North Central Province, Anuradhapura is an exciting holiday destination for tourists all over the world. This city was capital of Sri-Lankan Dynasty in historic era, ranging from 4th Century BC to 11th Century AD. Today it's one of the major administrating cities of the island country. Known for its historical sites, civilization ruins, dated back over 500 years, a bio-diverse culturally rich mix of flora and fauna, it does not come as a shock that Anuradhapura is one of the eighth world heritage site of Sri-Lanka. It has been recorded as one of the oldest inhabited city in the world.
The city is famous for its monasteries that cover the outer periphery and Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world are bewitched by these sites.
The city boasts of one of the very few sacred Bodhi trees, which has been of great importance and religious values to Buddhist from around the world. The Bodhi tree is believed to have been propagated from original Bodhi tree under which Gautama Buddha have been said to attain enlightenment. The city also has Lankarama, a stupa built by King Valagamba, from the ancient Sri-Lankan ancient kingdom. Close to this Stupa is the man made pond, Eth Ponkuna, which is a wonder to watch. The pond has a complicated and brilliantly constructed underground canal system, which works even after hundreds of years.
The city boasts of one of the most historic and well-built irrigation system of all times. Historians have discovered through the process of carbon dating that the ruins are as old as 10th century BC.
The city also has beautiful lakes that have been one of the most favoured tourist destinations. Nuwara Wewa and Tissa Wewa are among the best lakes of the city.
lankaramaya Anuradhapura
Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.. The ruins show that there are rows of stone pillars and it is no doubt that there has been a house built encircling the stupa (vatadage) to cover it. The round courtyard of the stupa seems to be 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. The diameter of the stupa is 45 feet (14 m). The courtyard is circular in shape and the diameter is 1332 feet
Girihandu Seya Stupa (ගිරිහඬු සෑය දාගැබ), Thiriyaya (2018) - 2 of 2
Girihandu Seya (also known as Nithupathpana Vihara and Girikandi Caitya) is an ancient Buddhist Temple situated in Thiriyaya, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. The temple is supposed to be the first Buddhist Stupa in Sri Lanka, believed to be constructed by two seafaring merchants Tapassu and Bhallika (තපස්සු හා භල්ලුක). The names of the two merchants are recorded in a rock inscription found in the Vihara premises. According to the inscription, Girihandu Seya was built by the guilds of merchants named Trapassuka and Vallika where the names are written as Tapassu and Bhalluka in later Sinhala chronicles.
The Stupa in the Vihara is highly venerated by the people, as it is believed to contain the hair relics of Lord Buddha. The temple has been formally recognized by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
The temple is situated on a small hillock near the sea coast about 47 km (29 mi) to the north of Trincomalee. The summit is occupied by a Vatadage containing the Stupa in the center. The Stupa was originally small in size and had been enlarged in the 8th century A.D. The Vatadageya covers the Stupa with concentric circles of stone pillars similar to Thuparama and Lankarama Stupas at Anuradhapura.
The stone made circular platform of the Vatadageya is opened to the four directions and accessed by flight of steps with guard stones (Muragala) and balustrades (Korawak Gala) showing the usual Sinhalese architecture. On the terraces lower than the Vatadageya are vestiges of monastic structures including ruined buildings, stone pillars, flight of steps, ponds, and remains of a stone bridge.
The slopes of the hill are some rock caves, two of which contain Brahmi inscriptions, one in the pre-Christian form of that script and the other dating from about the first century. To the South of the Vatadageya is another rock inscription engraved on a rock surface, which contain eleven line of writings revealing the names of two merchants as well as the temple.
The short prose inscription in the Vihara, written in Sanskrit, states that it was indited in the 23rd year of the reign of king Silamegha, Lord of Simhala. This monarch in the inscription is identified with the king Aggabodi VI (741-781 A.D.) whose envoy Amoghavajra, a Mahayana teacher of great repute arrived in China in 742 A.D. Near to the temple is the Nithupathpana Tank which is said to be constructed by King Vasaba (67–111 AD). The temple was repaired later by King Vijayabhahu I (1055–1110 AD).
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* Avoid careless/irresponsible/money-oriented/mega tour groups or organizers.
* Travel in small groups as Mother Nature can’t afford so many footprints at once. Stick to the designated trails or hardback surfaces at all times.
* Minimize the use of polythene/plastic and do bring them back. Please don’t burn them in the wilderness. Even organic/bio-degradable waste is harmful to the nature and animals. Please stick to the simple rule of “if you pack it in, pack it out”.
* Use reusable water bottles, plates and cups. Even paper cups/plates are harmful and take years to decompose.
* Remain quiet and vigilant. Don’t disturb the tranquility of the nature. Respect wildlife and don’t disturb them in anyway. Also be considerate of other trekkers.
* Please collect and bring any litter/garbage left behind by other careless travellers.
* Don’t light fires unnecessarily and do try to use portable cookers instead of using firewood when camping. If you must, only use firewood on the ground and don’t cut any trees for this.
* Don’t bring any plants back with you or cut any trees/branches unnecessarily..
* Don’t use soap/ shampoo when bathing in natural streams as they contaminate them and kill wildlife.
* Don’t do anything that harms the Mother Nature.
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Lankaramaya | ලංකාරාමය | Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka ????????
Lankaramaya | ලංකාරාමය | Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated. The ruins show that there are rows of stone pillars and it is no doubt that there has been a house built encircling the stupa (vatadage) to cover it. The round courtyard of the stupa seems to be 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. The diameter of the stupa is 45 feet (14 m). The courtyard is circular in shape and the diameter is 1332 feet (406 m).
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ANURADHAPURA | EIGHT SACRED PLACES (අටමස්ථානය) | SRILANKA | 4K | VLOG #4
Atamasthana (අටමස්ථානය) or Eight sacred places are a series of locations in Sri Lanka where the Buddha had visited during his three visits to the country. The sacred places are known as Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya, Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Jetavanarama, Mirisaveti Stupa and Lankarama. They are situated in Anuradhapura, the capital of the ancient Anuradhapura Kingdom.
The sacred city of Anuradhapura exerted a considerable influence on the development of architecture in the country during several centuries. The city is nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982, it lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in island's North Central Province, on the banks of the historic Malvathu Oya.
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SL2 | សង្ឃទាន ១៥០០ អង្គ | Lunch Offering to 1500 Buddhist Monks | Wat Khmer Sri Lanka Khemararam, Kaduwela, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on the auspicious Occasion of Temple inauguration ceremony.
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Anuradhapura: Thuparama, Lankarama, Moonstone, Abhayagiri Stupa, Jetavan Stupa, Sri Maha Bodhi
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