Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya — is an ancient Buddhist temple situated in Jaffna district of Northern Province, which is among the sixteen or seventeen holiest Buddhist shrines Solosmasthana in Sri Lanka. The history believes that the Gautama Buddha has visited the site after… … Wikipedia
Mihintale — is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a… … Wikipedia
Maliyadeva — was a monk who is said to have lived in Sri Lanka during the 2nd century BCE and to have attained nirvana.[1] According to the Mahavamsa, part of Theravādin tradition, Maliyadeva was the last arhat in Sri Lanka[2] and Buddhism in Sri Lanka… … Wikipedia
Esala Perahera — Elephants at the Esala Perahera Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth) is the grand festival of Esala held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka … Wikipedia
Ruwanwelisaya — Coordinates: 8°21′00″N 80°23′47″E / 8.35°N 80.39639°E / 8.35; 80.39639 … Wikipedia
Sela Cetiya — is one of the 16 main places of worship or Solosmasthana and is situated to the west of Jetavanaramaya in the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. This was constructed by King Lajjitissa who ruled in the 1st century BC. The diameter of … Wikipedia
Atamasthana — These are 8 main places of worship in the Ancient Sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. These places are valued for its artistic, historical and archaeological value.#Sri Maha bodhiya #Ruwanwelisaya #Thuparamaya #Lovamahapaya #Abhayagiri Dagaba … Wikipedia
Temple of the Tooth — Temple of the sacred Tooth ශ්රී දළදා මාළිගාව Temple of the Tooth situated in world heritage site, Kandy Information Founded 1595 … Wikipedia
Deegavapi Raja Maha Viharaya — Deegawapi shrine Deegavapi or Dighavapi (දීඝවාපි in Sinhalese and Pali), or Digavapi is a Buddhist sacred shrine and an archaeological site in the Ampara District of Sri Lanka, boasting of historical records dating back to the third century… … Wikipedia
Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara — is an ancient Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. It is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha s first visit to the country, and is one of the Solosmasthana, the 16 sacred religious locations in Sri Lanka.[1] Contents 1 Buddha s visit 2 History … Wikipedia
