Jetavana Stupa is one of the most important ancient Buddhist monuments in Sri Lanka. It was founded by King Mahasena, who ruled from 271 to 303 AD, and later completed by his son King Kithsirimevan. The Jetavana complex spreads over an area of about 80 hectares.Arahant Mahinda Thero first preached Buddhism in Anuradhapura in the 3rd century BC, and the area later became an important religious center. Many kings supported

The Elephant Pond situated 50m from refectory in the Abayagiri monastery complex near Lankaramaya in Anuradhapura. This man – made massive rectangular tank measures 159m in length, 52.7m width, and 9.5m depth, with water capacity of 75,000 cubic meters. It was six time bigger than an Olympic swimming pool. Source of the pond is the Periyakulama tank and Bandaramaha kulama tank network of the underground canals. This ancient irrigation system

The great Chronicle Mahavansa says that King Dutugemunu built Mirisawetiya to celebrate his victory over Indian king Elara in 02nd century BC. It situates in Anuradhapura.  Mirisawetiya is one of the eight sacred places in Anuradhapura. This is small monastic complex situated to the west of city. The complex located to the south of Basawakkulama Weva and north of Tisa Weva. It was restored in the 20th century, standing around

Ancient Sri Lanka All important buildings were symbolically protected by guardian deities. The Guard Stones able to see traditional entrance of the temples, living quarters, venerable and semi venerable places.  All traditional entrance consists of Moon Ston, Guard Ston, Balustrade, Flight of steps. In Anuradhapura chapter house of the Abayagiriya remain well preserved Guard Ston. This Guard stone known as a masterpiece of the work. The evolution of the Guard

This was the first ever stupa in this island since the introduction of Buddhism in3гd century BC. Build by king Devanampia Tissa. The present stupa shape known as a Bell shape. Contains the sacred right collarbone of the Buddha, a highly revered relic.  Thuparama is so called as it comprises a Stupa and an Aramic Complex or Monastery. Even today the ruins of this complex cover an area of ​​nearly

The well-preserved Moon Ston in Sri Lanka is seen in the entrance at image house of ‘Pancha vasa’ which mean five residences Abhayagiri vihara complex. A unique beautifully carved semicircular stone slab depicts four animals keep walking, symbolizing the Buddhist cycle of Samsara. This Moon stone belons to 08th and 09th century AD. Six lines in the Moon Stone represents, Petals of the flower as a Flams: Endless cycle of

Aukana Buddha is a masterpiece created in the 5th century AD during the Anuradhapura kingdom reign of King Datusena. 12m higher Buddha statue result of skilled sculptor and his student competing to carve a statue of the Buddha; the teacher carved Aukana Buddha, he won, and his student’s unfinished statue its known as a Resvehera.The Buddha is depicted in the Abhaya Mudra, with his right hand raised in a gesture