Buddhism and Sri Lanka
According to Sri Lankan chronicles, Buddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century B.C. by Arhant Mahinda, during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa.
Sri Lankan Inscriptions
The earliest trace of epigraphy in South Asia is said to be found in Sri Lanka. A piece of pottery, dated to circa the 4th century B.C. has been discovered from the Anuradhapura citadel.
Architecture of Sri Lanka
The architecture of Sri lanka has a long history and shows diversed forms and styles, mainly infuenced by their religions and traditional beliefs.
Sri Lankan Antiquities
Inherited from the past, Sri Lanka has a large number of antiques with cultural and historical significance which reflects the glory of past era.
Visit Sri Lanka
Located in the northern waters of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is an island blessed with a large number of attractons which has made the country an ideal destination for the tourism.
Tuesday, 30 November 2021
Mahakanadarawa Stone Bridge
Monday, 29 November 2021
Ancient City of Dambadeniya
Sunday, 28 November 2021
Weligama Sri Sumangala Thera
2) Paranavitana, K.D., 1983. Scholar monks of the nineteenth century and the tragic transformation of the high priest Ven. Kapugama Dhammakkhanda Thero. Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Sri Lanka Branch, 28, pp.123-164.
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Saturday, 27 November 2021
Torawa Mailewa Viharaya
Transcript: Maharajaha panita-badagarika parumaka Shumanaha
Translation: [The cave] of the chief Sumana, officer in charge of the store-house of goods in deposits, of the great king.
Notes: It is possible that the name of the king was given at the begining of the record, but has now become illegible.
Citation: Paranavitana, 1970. p.81.
Rock inscription of Gajabahu
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Friday, 26 November 2021
Kempitikanda Tempita Viharaya
Kempitikanda Tempita Viharaya
2) Silva, K.D. and Chandrasekara, D.P., 2021. The Tämpiṭavihāras of Sri Lanka: Elevated Image-Houses in Buddhist Architecture. Anthem Press. pp.132-133.
Thursday, 25 November 2021
Thalpe Beach Pools
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Wednesday, 24 November 2021
Koggala Beach Park
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Tuesday, 23 November 2021
Kathaluwa Poorwarama Viharaya
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Monday, 22 November 2021
Kathaluwa Ranwella and Giniwella Vihara
Sunday, 21 November 2021
Korasagalla Koranaka Sandagala Viharaya
2) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. p.12.
Saturday, 20 November 2021
Wegowwa Ambalama
Bulugahagoda Ambalama
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Friday, 19 November 2021
Bogamuwa Ambalama
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Narampanawa Ambalama
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Thursday, 18 November 2021
Arambepola Ambalama
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Getakulama Ambalama
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Wednesday, 17 November 2021
Santhaiyar Madam (Ambalama)
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Mahawatta Ambalama
Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Ahugammana Ambalama
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Daranagama Ambalama
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Monday, 15 November 2021
Dehalkada Ambalama
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Vallipuram Alvar Vishnu Kovil
2) Medhananda, Ven. Ellawala, 2003. Pacheena passa - Uttara passa: Negenahira palata ha uturu palate Sinhala bauddha urumaya (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-686-112-9. pp.421-425,520.
3) Paranavitana, S., 1983. Vallipuram Gold Sheet Inscription. Inscriptions of Ceylon, Late Brahmi Inscriptions, 2 (part 1). Archaeological Survey of Sri Lanka. pp.79-81.
4) Schalk, P., 1996. The Vallipuram Buddha Image" Rediscovered". Scripta Instituti Donneriani Aboensis, 16, pp.295-312.
5) Veluppillai, A., 1981. Tamils in Ancient Jaffna and Vallipuram Gold Plate. Journal of Tamil Studies, 19, pp.1-14
6) Wijebandara, I.D.M., 2014. Yapanaye Aithihasika Urumaya (In Sinhala). Published by the editor. ISBN-978-955-9159-95-7. pp.125-127.