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.
Friday, 31 March 2023
Labugama Reservoir
Thursday, 30 March 2023
Aluthdivulwewa Viharaya
Alutdivulwewa Tempita Viharaya
Wednesday, 29 March 2023
Minigamuwa Tempita Viharaya
Minigamuwa Tempita Viharaya
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Tuesday, 28 March 2023
Udasgiriya Tempita Viharaya
Udasgiriya Tempita Viharaya
Monday, 27 March 2023
Walala Tempita Viharaya
Walala Tempita Viharaya
Sunday, 26 March 2023
Baladora Tempita Viharaya
Baladora Tempita Viharaya
Saturday, 25 March 2023
Dethawa Mahamuni Viharaya
Dethawa Tempita Viharaya
Friday, 24 March 2023
Hiruwalpola Tempita Viharaya
Hiruwalpola Tempita Viharaya
Thursday, 23 March 2023
Avalokiteshvara (Boston Museum)
Accession number: 17.2312 Production date: 8th century A.D. Production place: Sri Lanka
2) Mudiyanse, N., 1967. Mahayana Monuments in Ceylon. M.D. Gunasena. pp.46-47.
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Kanugala Tempita Viharaya
Kanugala Tempita Viharaya
Tuesday, 21 March 2023
Navinna Tempita Viharaya
Navinna Tempita Viharaya
Monday, 20 March 2023
Levangama Tempita Viharaya
Levangama Tempita Viharaya
4) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. p.12,291-294.
Sunday, 19 March 2023
Lewke Tempita Viharaya and Walawwa
Lewke Tempita Viharaya
5) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. p.12,291-294.
Saturday, 18 March 2023
Muwapitiya Tempita Viharaya
Muwapitiya Tempita Viharaya
5) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. p.12,245-250.
Friday, 17 March 2023
Walalgoda Purana Viharaya
Walalgoda Tempita Viharaya
5) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. p.12,257-263.
Thursday, 16 March 2023
Atupothdeniya Tempita Viharaya
Atupothdeniya Tempita Viharaya
4) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. p.12.
Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Vilayaya Tempita Viharaya
Vilayaya Tempita Viharaya
3) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. p.12.
Tuesday, 14 March 2023
Watagedara Viharaya
Watagedara Tempita Viharaya
2) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. p.12.
Monday, 13 March 2023
Kotte Christ Church
Sunday, 12 March 2023
Maliyadda Tempita Viharaya
Maliyadda Tempita Viharaya
2) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. p.12.
Saturday, 11 March 2023
Muruddeniya Tempita Viharaya
Muruddeniya Tempita Viharaya
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2) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1264. 22 November 2002.
3) Wijayawardhana, K., 2010. Sri Lankawe Tampita Vihara (In Sinhala). Dayawansa Jayakody & Company. Colombo. ISBN: 978-955-551-752-2. pp.12.
Friday, 10 March 2023
Seegala Purana Viharaya
Seegala Tempita Viharaya
2) The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. No: 1553. 6 June 2008. p.523.