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Rathamalt Destination Guide

Touring Rathamalt in Sri Lanka

Rathamalt in the region of North Central is located in Sri Lanka - some 104 mi or ( 168 km ) North of Colombo , the country's capital city .

Interactive map of Rathamalt

Time in Rathamalt is now 04:53 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Colombo " with a UTC offset of 5.5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Weragla, Welankulama, Waragodayagama, Uttimaduwa, and Trincomalee. 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 Rathamalt ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Cobra Dancing

1:24 min by Neil Ranawake
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Cobra dancing in Sri Lanka ..

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

2:38 min by TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu
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Preview of Whitewabbit's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these ..


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

14:50 min by Roel van Deursen
Views: 956 Rating: 5.00

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 ..

Monkeys in temple, Srilanka 2009

0:15 min by corterius000
Views: 671 Rating: 5.00

Monkeys eating sperm after doing it in the most sacred dagoba in Srilanka ..


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Interesting facts about this location

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 1 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

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 1 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, History of Sri Lanka

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 1 km away
Tags: Anuradhapura, History of Sri Lanka, Stupas in Anuradhapura

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 1 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 2 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