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Explore Ihala Kotiyawa in Sri Lanka

Ihala Kotiyawa in the region of North Central is a place in Sri Lanka - some 115 mi or ( 185 km ) North of Colombo , the country's capital city .

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Time in Ihala Kotiyawa is now 06:47 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Welankulama, Watarekkawa, Walakkadawala, Uralaunnegama, and Trincomalee. Since you are here already, consider visiting Welankulama . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Ihala Kotiyawa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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The Royal Lotus Hotel, Giritale, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

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Nestled on the banks of the Giritale Reservoir in the Historic City of Polonnaruwa, the Royal Lotus Hotel gives you modern living in a tropical setting. Explore the ancient Kingdoms of Sri Lanka, Safa ..

Dj Jhun Himeno

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Dj Jhun Himeno started spinning at the age of 15 in Manila where he spent almost half of his life. He soon then began to discover his great passion for Dee-jaying and decided to explore more of it. He ..


Arabumama Kandulak wela (Created Video in city hitz)

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Cityhitz Singer : Kasun Kalhara Music : Nalaka Anjana Kumara ..

Ruvanvelisaya Stupa (Anuradhapaura, Sril Lanka)

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"The Ruwanwelisaya 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, who became lord of all ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Medawachchiya

Medawachchiya is a town in the Anuradhapura District, North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Situated 27km from Anuradhapura, on the A9 Jaffna - Kandy main road, it is 229km from the capital Colombo. Medawachchiya is also the point from which the A14 main road to mannar and Talaimannar starts. It is also a main railway station and a railway junction of the Colombo - Jaffna - Kankasanturai railway line of the Sri Lanka Government Railway.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 8.55 80.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura District, Populated places in North Central Province, Sri Lanka

Lankarama

Lankarama is a stupa built by King Valagamba, in an ancient place at Galhebakada in the ancient kingdom of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Nothing is known about the ancient form of the stupa, and later this was renovated. The ruins show that there are rows of stone pillars and it is no doubt that there has been a house built encircling the stupa (vatadage) to cover it. The round courtyard of the stupa seems to be 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. The diameter of the stupa is 45 feet (14 m).

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Located at 8.37 80.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, History of Sri Lanka, Stupas in Anuradhapura

Thuparamaya

Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration. Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism.

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Located at 8.36 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Stupas in Anuradhapura, Stupas in Sri Lanka

Jetavanaramaya

The Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, located in the ruins of Jetavana Monastery in the sacred world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Mahasena (273-301 AD) initiated the construction of the stupa following the destruction of Mahavihara. His son Maghavanna I completed the construction of the stupa. A part of a sash or belt tied by the Buddha is believed to be the relic that is enshrined here.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 8.35 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, Archaeological sites in Sri Lanka, Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka, History of Sri Lanka, Stupas, Stupas in Anuradhapura, Stupas in 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 16 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