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Dahalyagama Handiya Destination Guide

Touring Dahalyagama Handiya in Sri Lanka

Dahalyagama Handiya in the region of North Central is a city located in Sri Lanka - some 103 mi or ( 166 km ) North of Colombo , the country's capital city .

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Time in Dahalyagama Handiya is now 01:03 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Weragla, Welankulama, Waragodayagama, Wanniyankulama, and Wanniya Helembewa. Being here already, consider visiting Weragla . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Dahalyagama Handiya ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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The Cradle of Sri Lankan Buddhism Whitewabbit's photos around Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka - 2 - Colombo - Pinnawela Elephants - FOX Groepsreis / 2006

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Stadstour Colombo, bezoek aan Hindoestaanse tempel en Boeddhistische Bogoda . Lunch bij Delifrance. Daarna bezoek aan de Kerk van de Verenigde Oostindische compagnie (VOC). Dan de natuur in, een boott ..


The Ancient Cities (Cultural Triangle) Salcat's photos around Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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Discovering the Lost City Jamieparkins's photos around Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka (ruvanvalisaya)

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Interesting facts about this location

Dakkhina Stupa

Dakkhina Stupa also called Dakkhina Tupa is a 2nd century BC structure. This structure currently identified as a Buddhist stupa, but considered until the mid-1800s CE as Elara Sohona, the tomb of 2nd century BCE Tamil king Elara, who invaded Sri Lanka from the Chola Kingdom, in the Tamil country and ruled in Anurahapura.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 8.34 80.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, History of Sri Lanka, Stupas in Anuradhapura

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a Sacred Fig tree in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is said to be the southern branch from the historical Bodhi tree Sri Maha Bodhi at Bodh Gaya in India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was planted in 288 BC, and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. Today it is one of the most sacred relics of the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and respected by Buddhists all over the world.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 8.34 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Buddhist art and culture, Buddhist pilgrimages, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, History of Buddhism, History of Sri Lanka, Individual trees

Mirisawetiya Vihara

The Mirisaveti Stupa is situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tisawewa for a bath leaving the sceptre. After the bath he returned to the place where the sceptre was placed, and it is said that it could not be moved. The stupa was built in the place where the sceptre stood.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 8.35 80.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Stupas in Anuradhapura, Stupas in Sri Lanka

Lovamahapaya

Lovamahapaya is a building situated between Ruvanveliseya and Sri Mahabodiya in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Brazen Palace or Lohaprasadaya because the roof was covered with bronze tiles. In ancient times, the building included the refectory and the uposathagara (Uposatha house). There was also a simamalake where the Sangha assembled on Poya days to recite the sutra of the confessional.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 8.35 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, History of Sri Lanka

Ruwanwelisaya

The Ruwanmalisaya is a stupa in Sri Lanka, considered a marvel for its architectural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. It was built by King Dutugemunu c. 140 B.C. , who became lord of all Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola King Elara, was defeated. It is also known as Mahathupa, Swarnamali Chaitya, \tSuvarnamali Mahaceti and Rathnamali Dagaba.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 8.35 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Stupas in Anuradhapura, Stupas in Sri Lanka