Sithulpawwa Temple in Sri Lanka
Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya is an ancient Buddhist monastery located in Hambantota District, South Eastern Sri Lanka. Situated 18 km east of the pilgrimage town Katharagama, it is believed to have been built in the 2nd century B.C by king Kavantissa. Sithulpawwa Vihara can be reached by travelling 18 miles along the Tissamaharama-Yodhakandiya road towards the Yala National Park. The name Sithulpawwa is derived from the word Chiththala Pabbatha, which means the hill of the quiet mind.
This ancient monastery with a history over 2200 years, was a place of worship for devotees as well as a center of Buddhist education for Buddhist monks. Paintings of the Anuradhapura era and the ruins of stone Buddha images, Bodhisattva images, Image Houses, Circular Relic Houses are spread throughout the monastery premises.
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Sithulpawwa Buddhist monastery, Thissamaharamaya, Sri Lanka is an ancient Buddhist monastery located in Hambantota District, South Eastern Sri Lanka. This ancient monastery with a history over 2200 years. Situated 18 km east of the Katharagama City. Further has been built in the 2nd century B.C by king Kavantissa.
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Yatala Raja Maha Viharaya [Yatala, Thissamaharama]
King Mahanaga is accepted as the founder of the Ruhuna Kingdom and is the great grandfather of King Kavantissa. The Mahawamsa says that prince Mahanaga who was a brother of King Devanampiyatissa, left the capital Anuradhapura after an assassination attempt by the Queen. In ancient Sri Lankan tradition, the first in line to the throne was the King’s brother even before his own sons. The queen who wished to see her son succeed Devanampiyatissa, came up with a dubious scheme to poison Prince Mahanaga. Tragically her own son was poisoned in the attempt and died. Mahanaga fearing for his life, is said to have left Anuradhapura and made his way to Ruhuna. During this journey his consort gave birth to a son at a place near the capital Magama. The Prince was named Tissa and later became known as Yatala Tissa. King Yatala Tissa is said to have built a monastery marking the location where he was born which came to be known as the Yatala Vehera. Some believe it was in fact King Mahanaga who after becoming the ruler of Ruhuna built the Yatala Vehera to mark the birth of his son.
The Yatala stupa is similar in design to the larger stupa at Tissamaharamaya and is “Bubulakara” or bubble-shaped. Archaeological evidence suggests that the stupa was a part of a larger monastic complex, remains of which can still be seen. A large number of Buddha images, pillars and other sculptures discovered from the excavations of the Yatala Vehera are today placed at the museum in the premises. Four relic caskets discovered from the site are on display at the Colombo Museum.
Godavaya is now believed to have been the main port of the Ruhuna Kingdom. Near this ancient port, closer to the modern day Ambalanthota, is situated a temple which is associated with King Kavantissa’s father, Gotabhaya. The Gotapabbata Raja Maha Viharaya whYatala Raja Maha Viharaya [Yatala, Thissamaharama]
King Mahanaga is accepted as the founder of the Ruhuna Kingdom and is the great grandfather of King Kavantissa. The Mahawamsa says that prince Mahanaga who was a brother of King Devanampiyatissa, left the capital Anuradhapura after an assassination attempt by the Queen. In ancient Sri Lankan tradition, the first in line to the throne was the King’s brother even before his own sons. The queen who wished to see her son succeed Devanampiyatissa, came up with a dubious scheme to poison Prince Mahanaga. Tragically her own son was poisoned in the attempt and died. Mahanaga fearing for his life, is said to have left Anuradhapura and made his way to Ruhuna. During this journey his consort gave birth to a son at a place near the capital Magama. The Prince was named Tissa and later became known as Yatala Tissa. King Yatala Tissa is said to have built a monastery marking the location where he was born which came to be known as the Yatala Vehera. Some believe it was in fact King Mahanaga who after becoming the ruler of Ruhuna built the Yatala Vehera to mark the birth of his son.
The Yatala stupa is similar in design to the larger stupa at Tissamaharamaya and is “Bubulakara” or bubble-shaped. Archaeological evidence suggests that the stupa was a part of a larger monastic complex, remains of which can still be seen. A large number of Buddha images, pillars and other sculptures discovered from the excavations of the Yatala Vehera are today placed at the museum in the premises. Four relic caskets discovered from the site are on display at the Colombo Museum.
Godavaya is now believed to have been the main port of the Ruhuna Kingdom. Near this ancient port, closer to the modern day Ambalanthota, is situated a temple which is associated with King Kavantissa’s father, Gotabhaya. The Gotapabbata Raja Maha Viharaya which is situated on a rocky outcrop near the mouth of the Walawe River is believed to have been built by King Gotabhaya. An inscription found in the vicinity of the temple records that a later king decreed that the taxes from the Port of Godavaya be dedicated to the temple. ch is situated on a rocky outcrop near the mouth of the Walawe River is believed to have been built by King Gotabhaya. An inscription found in the vicinity of the temple records that a later king decreed that the taxes from the Port of Godavaya be dedicated to the temple.
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Reswehera Rajamaha Vihara is an ancient temple which was built by the king Devanampiya Tissa (307BC-267BC) situated in north western province in Sri Lanka.
The temple is well known for its two Gautama Buddha statues, one carved in a rock and the other inside the vihara. In addition the Bo tree which was planted from a branch of the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi illuminates the historical value of the place.
Visiting the Beautiful Image House located in a cave at Res Vehera aka Sasseruwa in Meegalewa.
The Image House has a uniquely built Sleeping Buddha Statue. There's a cotton robe covered the statue after it was built with clay before adding the paintings.
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I’ve done this video to make other human beings aware of the beauty of this place and please don’t misuse this information in order to ruin this place. I’ve spent so much of time/money bringing this to you so that you may enjoy it. However I’ve a very kind and humble request from you all.
Should you ever visit this place, you’re kindly requested to adhere to the following in order to save our Mother Nature (essentially Our Country) not only for the future generations but for the current one as well:
* Avoid careless/reckless/irresponsible/money-oriented/mega tour groups or organizers.
* Travel in smaller groups as Mother Nature can’t afford so many footprints at once.
* Minimize the use of polythene/plastic and do bring back if you have to take any with you.
* Don’t litter and even if it’ bio-degradable, please bring it back and dispose of the garbage properly and responsibly. Because no matter what it is, it will still be alien to that environment.
* Use reusable water bottles so that you don’t have to keep buying plastic ones. It’ll not only save you money but will help save nature massively.
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* Don’t walk off the designated footpath.
* Don’t use soap/detergent/shampoo when bathing in natural streams as they’d only lead to the contamination of those pure water sources and elimination of wildlife species.
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Maha Sithulpawwa
The rock temple, an ancient Buddhist monastery, believed to have been occupied by 12,000 Arahant monks at one time. Believed to have been built in the 2nd Century BC by King Kawantissa, who ruled the area then, Sithulpawwa derives its name from 'Chiththalapabbatha', which meant, 'the hill of the quiet mind'. The monastery, as it stands today, consists of dagobas located atop a rock, as well as ruins signalling a rich past.
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As legend has it, the brave daughter of Kelanitissa, Princess Devi landed here after being cast into the sea to spare the island from the wrath of the gods. Here the princess met her future spouse- King Kavantissa of the Ruhunu Kingdom. Though the temple complex lays claim to a fascinating history, only the remnants of artifacts can be seen today.
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As you walk into the temple premises, a range of stone pillars silently stand the test of time, believed to be at least 2,300 years old. Beyond the pillars is an image house, which houses three intricate stone statues. The two figurines with telltale signs of royalty are said to be of Princess Devi and King Kavantissa. They are standing side by side looking towards a statue of a monk. Towards the coast, ruins of a stupa visible from the sand can be seen. However, most remnants have been washed away with time.
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Light, cool clothing. You will need to cover your knees and shoulders – and access the temple barefoot or with socks.
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To be agreed with your guide.
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Little children may not follow the explanations of the guide but they will love coastal area.
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The visit is private, guided by your chauffeur guide, national guide or site guide. That said, there may be other people around at the site.
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Yala National Park Sri Lanka | EPISODE 01 | 2019
On 2019 July 16 we headed to the Yala national park. it is my 1st time in the park. we planned to stay 3 nights in the park. then we booked Thalgasmankada tourist bungalow. we had a nice time on these days in the park. Let's watch the video !! This is Episode 01
Yala National Park is a huge area of forest, grassland, and lagoons bordering the Indian Ocean, in southeast Sri Lanka. It’s home to wildlife such as leopards, elephants, and crocodiles, as well as hundreds of bird species. Inland, Sithulpawwa is an ancient Buddhist monastery. Nearby caves contain centuries-old rock paintings. Southwest, Magul Maha Viharaya also has ancient Buddhist ruins. Both are pilgrimage sites
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Kirinda Vihara Maha Devi Temple - Sri Lanka
Kirinda Vihara Maha Devi Temple was built by King Kawanthissa.
Kirinda Rajamaha Viharaya
Kirinda Rajamaha Viharaya can be reach via Tissa- Kirinda road. This temple is located on a summit of a rocky mountain, just next to the southern coast of Sri Lanka. Due to its location, this temple gives magnificent view of sand dunes beach, the Indian ocean, Kirinda fishing harbor and the rest of the surrounding.
Kirinda temple was built by king Kawanthissa. Devotees who are on pilgrimage to Ruhunu-Ktharagama, usually come to this place.
Kirinda temple can be easily spotted from distance, due to the recently constructed standing Buddha statue. Large parking area provided so you can park your vehicle without much hassle.
You need to climb up to reach the temple premises. We can use either recently paved stairways or there steps caved on rock bed, which was used in old days.
Kotihanda Pashana Pabbatha කොටි හඬ පාෂාණ පබ්බත විහාරය
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Sankapala Raja Maha Viharaya stands majestically on a rocky mountain as ample evidence to prove that this temple has been blessed by the saintly monks who spent their time in peaceful meditation.
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Kataragama - Sri Lanka Travel Guide
Kataragama (Sinhala: කතරගම (katharagama), Tamil: கதிர்காமம் (katirkāmam)) is a pilgrimage town sacred to Buddhist, Hindu and indigenous Vedda people of Sri Lanka. People from South India also come there to worship. The town has the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama devalaya, a shrine dedicated to Skanda-Murukan also known as Kataragamadevio. Kataragama is in the Monaragala District of Uva province, Sri Lanka. It is 228 km ESE of Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka. Although Kataragama was a small village in medieval times, today it is a fast-developing township surrounded by jungle in the southeastern region of Sri Lanka. It houses the ancient Kiri Vehera Buddhist stupa. The town has a venerable history dating back to the last centuries BCE. It was the seat of government of many Sinhalese kings during the days of Rohana kingdom. Since the 1950s the city has undergone many improvements with successive governments investing in public transportation, medical facilities, and business development and hotel services. It adjoins the popular Yala National Park.
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