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Thuparama Dagoba is the smallest and most historically significant dagoba in Anuradhapura. According to an inscription by King Gajaba, the...

Sources such as the Mahavamsa and the Nikaya Sangraha state that King Mahasen followed the advice of a sinful Mahayana...

History Mihintale consists of four hills, 15 km east of the historic city of Anuradhapura in the North Central Province....

Abhayagiriya, formerly known as Abhayawala, Abhaya Viharaya, Abhaya Yuttara, Uttara Vihara etc., is a place of worship which is one...

Speaking of Atamasthana, Anuradhapura seems to be a very important place of worship. These Atamasthana are located in the historical...

Although Lankaramaya is a separate monastery today, it was a monastery belonging to the ancient Abhayagiri. This may be the...

The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi holds a unique place among the sacred objects revered by the Sinhala Buddhists. In 246...

This can be called the first dagoba of King Dutugemunu built between 161-137 BC. This shrine was located in a...

The ruins of Lovamahapaya are located to the east between Sri Maha Bodhi and Ruwanweliseya. There are 1600 pillars in...

One of the Atamasthans in Anuradhapura, this temple is a beautiful dagoba in a beautiful setting, adored by Buddhists and...