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, 28 February 2023
Paravi Duwa Temple (Matara)
Monday, 27 February 2023
Jaffna Public Library
2) Knuth, R., 2006, Destroying a Symbol: Checkered History of Sri Lanka’s Jaffna Public Library. In 72nd IFLA General Conference and Council, pp.20-24.
Sunday, 26 February 2023
World Buddhist Museum (Kandy)
Saturday, 25 February 2023
Agra Walawwa
Friday, 24 February 2023
Avukana Buddha Statue
Period: 1st century A.D.
Scripts: Later Brahmi
Language: Old Sinhala
Transcript: Si(ddham) Vayavada Tisaha puti Bahuravamati Kalubaha Vava Saga dini
Content: Kalabaha Tank of Mata of Bahakava was given to the Sangha by the son of Tissa of Vayavada.
Reference: Nicholas, 1950; The information board at the site by the Director-General of Archaeology.
2) Fernando, W.B.M., 1990. [Wijesekara, N. (Editor in chief)] Section III: History of the Department of Archaeology, Sri Lanka; 1930-1950. Archaeological Department Centenary (1890-1990): Commemorative Series: Vol. I: History of the Department of Archaeology. pp.109-110.
3) Nicholas, C.W., 1950. Some offices and titles in the early Sinhalese kingdom. University of Ceylon Review. pp.116-128.
4) Nicholas, C. W., 1963. Historical topography of ancient and medieval Ceylon. Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, New Series, vol VI, Special Number: Colombo. Royal Asiatic Society (Ceylon Branch). pp.166-167.
5) Paranavitana, S., 1970. Inscription of Ceylon (Vol. I). Department of Archaeology Ceylon. pp.91-92.
6) Ranawella, S., 2005. Inscription of Ceylon. Volume V, Part III. Department of Archaeology. ISBN: 955-91-59-57-7. p.153.
7) Ray, H.C. (Editor in chief), 1959. History of Ceylon: Vol. I: Part I. Ceylon University Press. Colombo. p.405.
8) Vanarathana Thera, K., 1990. [Wijesekara, N. (Editor in chief)] Section I: 248 BC - 500 A.D. Archaeological Department Centenary (1890-1990): Commemorative Series: Vol. IV: Sculpture. pp.29-30.
9) Wikramagamage, C., 2004. Heritage of Rajarata: Major natural, cultural and historic sites: Colombo. Central Bank of Sri Lanka. pp.31-32
Ranmihithenna Tele Cinema Park
Thursday, 23 February 2023
Uchchavalika Viharaya
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Jaffna Cultural Centre
Visit nearby attractions;
Jaffna Public Library | Jaffna Clock Tower | Jaffna Fort |
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Category: Academic, historical Distance: 80 m (1 min walk). |
Category: Monuments Distance: 130 m (1 min drive). |
Category: Archaeological, colonial, ruins Distance: 600 m (2 mins drive). |
St. James' Church | Sri Naga Viharaya | Jaffna Archaeological Museum |
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Category: Religious Distance: 1.1 km (3 mins drive). |
Category: Religious Distance: 1.1 km (4 mins drive). |
Category: Artefacts, heritage, museum Distance: 2 km (6 mins drive). |
Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Liyangastota Amuna
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Ridiyagama Tank | Ramba Raja Maha Viharaya | Abarana Ella |
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Category: Bathing, photography, sights Distance: 8 km (15 mins drive). |
Category: Archaeology, religious, ruins Distance: 8.8 km (16 mins drive). |
Category: Bathing, nature, photography Distance: 11.6 km (26 mins drive). |
Madunagala Hot Water Wells | Uchchawalike Raja Maha Viharaya | Ridiyagama Safari Park |
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Category: Bathing, nature Distance: 15.1 km (25 mins drive). |
Category: Archaeology, religious, ruins Distance: 15.1 km (25 mins drive). |
Category: Nature, safari ride, wildlife Distance: 15.4 km (26 mins drive). |
Monday, 20 February 2023
Ape Gama (Battaramulla)
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Jathika Sandun Uyana | National War Heroes’ Monument | Diyasaru Uyana |
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Category: Foods, night activities Distance: 700 m (2 mins drive). |
Category: Monument, war memorial Distance: 800 m (2 mins drive). |
Category: Photography, sights, wildlife Distance: 2.2 km (4 mins drive). |
Kimbulawala Street Foods | Diyatha Uyana | Beddagana Wetland Park |
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Category: Foods, night activities Distance: 2.3 km (5 mins drive). |
Category: Urban park, shopping, eating Distance: 2.5 km (6 mins drive). |
Category: Photography, sights, wildlife Distance: 4.7 km (10 mins drive). |
Sunday, 19 February 2023
National Sandalwood Garden
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Diyasaru Uyana | National War Heroes’ Monument | Kimbulawala Street Foods |
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Category: Photography, sights, wildlife Distance: 1 km (1 min drive). |
Category: Monument, war memorial Distance: 1.4 km (2 mins drive). |
Category: Foods, night activities Distance: 1.6 km (2 mins drive). |
Diyatha Uyana | Siri Perakumba Pirivena | Beddagana Wetland Park |
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Category: Urban park, shopping, eating Distance: 3 km (7 mins drive). |
Category: Archaeology, ruins, temple Distance: 3.6 km (7 mins drive). |
Category: Photography, sights, wildlife Distance: 5.2 km (11 mins drive). |
Saturday, 18 February 2023
Diyawanna Lake
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Diyatha Uyana | Beddagana Wetland Park | Diyasaru Uyana |
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Category: Urban park, shopping, eating Distance: NA (at the edge of the lake). |
Category: Photography, sights, wildlife Distance: NA (at the edge of the lake). |
Category: Photography, sights, wildlife Distance: NA (at the edge of the lake). |
National War Heroes’ Monument | Kimbulawala Street Foods | Siri Perakumba Pirivena |
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Category: Monument, war memorial Distance: 10 m (at the edge of the lake). |
Category: Foods, night activities Distance: 10 m (at the edge of the lake). |
Category: Archaeology, ruins, temple Distance: 40 m (at the edge of the lake). |
Friday, 17 February 2023
Nilgala Savannah Forest
Thursday, 16 February 2023
Sri Lanka Batik industry
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
Kalutara Nigrodharama Viharaya
Tuesday, 14 February 2023
Wel Bodhiya & Neth Bodhiya (Kandy)
