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Explore Pahalagama in Sri Lanka
Pahalagama in the region of North Central is a place in Sri Lanka - some 110 mi or ( 178 km ) North of Colombo , the country's capital city .
Time in Pahalagama is now 01:53 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: Wlalhamalewa, Welankulama, Uralaunnegama, Udumbugala, and Thulaweliya. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wlalhamalewa . 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 Pahalagama ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Sri Lanka (12/2009) - Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura, (අනුරාධපුර in Sinhala, அனுராதபுரம் in Tamil), is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. The city, now a UNESCO Worl ..
Dj Jhun Himeno
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 ..
Monkeys in temple, Srilanka 2009
Monkeys eating sperm after doing it in the most sacred dagoba in Srilanka ..
Arabumama Kandulak wela (Created Video in city hitz)
Cityhitz Singer : Kasun Kalhara Music : Nalaka Anjana Kumara ..
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Interesting facts about this location
A20 highway (Sri Lanka)
The A 20 road is an A-Grade trunk road in Sri Lanka. It connects Anuradhapura with Rambewa.
Located at 8.41 80.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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).
Located at 8.37 80.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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.
Located at 8.36 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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.
Located at 8.35 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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.
Located at 8.35 80.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
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