The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the swarnamali maha seya (lit. ’the Great Thupa’), is a stupa (a hemispherical structure containing relics) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha’s relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere. It was built by Sinhalese King …
08 Ruwanweli Maha Stupa රුවන්වැලි මහා සෑය Anuradhapura Read More »
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. In ancient times, the building included the refectory and the uposathagara (Uposatha house). There was also a Simamalake where …
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a historical sacred bo tree (Ficus religiosa) in the Mahamewuna Garden in historical city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This is believed to be a tree grown from a cutting of the southern branch from the historical sacred bo tree, Sri Maha Bodhi, which was destroyed during the time of Emperor …
06 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya ජය ශ්රී මහා බෝධිය Anuradhapura Read More »
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 …
Sandakada Pahana also known moonstone is one of the most famous architectural wonder. The moonstone also known as Sandakada Pahana is found in ancient kingdoms of Sri Lanka. It is considered the first step of a building. The design of the moonstone has undergone many changes over time, But the moonstones show the highest level …
