The Jetavanaramaya Stupa, also known as the Jetavanarama or Jetavana, is a historic Buddhist stupa located in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, which was once the capital of the Anuradhapura Kingdom in Sri Lanka. This magnificent structure is one of the most iconic and significant monuments in Sri Lankan Buddhist history, standing as a testament [...]
Anuradhapura Ancient City, the inaugural capital of Sri Lanka, was founded in the 4th century BC and served as the regal seat for 119 successive Singhalese monarchs for over 1,500 years. Today, the ruins of this ancient city are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Sri Lanka. [...]
In English language, we call this as Moonstone. This is a half circle stone carving. Hence, the name came for this by the name of half-moon the "Sandakada pahana". This is a famous carving in many ancient architectures. Hence most of the entrances of Buddhist pilgrimages we see sandakada pahana (moonstone). In addition to sandakada [...]
Samadhi Statue is in Mahamewna Uyana of Anuradhapura. This statue shows Dhyana Mudra. Almost every Buddhist in the world knows this pose of Dhyana Mudra in practicing meditation. Furthermore, this is the most abundant pose seeing among the Buddha statues. In addition, Samadhi Statue Anuradhapura is 7 feet and 3 inches high. And made out [...]
Ruwanweliseya stupa is located in Anuradhapura. This is one of the main pilgrimages of Buddhists in Sri Lanka. This is a stupa. It is hemispherical in shape. White washed Ruwanweliseya stupa is one of the most distant sights in Anuradhapura. This is a beautiful and calm place. However, crowded in Poya days and weekends. Ruwanweliseya [...]
