Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Abhayagiri Dagoba

          Abhayagiri Dagoba built around 88 BC with the original height of more than a hundred meters is one of the highest landmarks in the world of nature. This dagoba was just part of a set of monastic buildings. Abhayagiri gained popularity and fraternity of Buddhist monks, attracting scientists from around the world in all shades of Buddhism and as such influence can be attributed to other parts of the world. Third century AD saw the golden age of Abhayagiri, and when they brought the remains of the tooth of Buddha to Sri Lanka fourth century, Abhayagiri was selected to house the remains for public veneration.

         Apart from being a religious monument, Abhayagiri Dagoba also serves as the symbol of national renewal, where the king who built this great edifice he did in fulfillment of a promise he made when he was forced to flee his kingdom. 14 years after his exile, he returned to the king, overthrew are Dravidians and regained the kingdom. This period marked by the end of the Brahmins and Jain influence in the country.

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Ruwanweliseya Dagoba

            Known as the "Great Stupa" Ruwanweliseya is undoubtedly just that. A perfect dome stands more than 300 feet and 370 feet in diameter, and huge Ruwanweliseya is perhaps the most sacred dagoba in the island as a whole, because it is believed to house the largest number of relics of the Buddha. It was believed the construction of this large dagoba had begun in the reign of King Dutugemunu in the 2nd century BC.



            As with most historical monuments in Sri Lanka, Ruwanweliseya has a deep connection with Buddhism. It is believed that the dome-shaped milk dagoba be perfect bubble shape, representing Buddhist philosophy in life ... Life bubble that will explode at any time, such as the fragility of our lives.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Yala National Park

          The Yala National Park, one of the points of eco-tourism Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, 24 km northeast of Tissamaharama and 305 km from Colombo, on the southeastern coast of Sri Lanka, which extends the range 97 878 ​​hectares in the provinces of the south and Ufa. Vegetation in the park comprises mostly semi-arid thorny scrub, interspersed with pockets of dense secondary forest to some extent. Small patches of mangrove vegetation also occur along the coastal lagoons. 


           Park is famous for its variety of wildlife (especially many of its elephants) and a fine of fifty Coast (associated with coral reefs).

Friday, June 7, 2013

Wasgamuwa National Park

             Wasgamuwa National Park situated in the districts of Matale and Polonnaruwa and bordered by the rivers Mahaweli Amban'' "and stretches an impressive 36,948 hectares. Was declared a National Park in 1984, making it the only in the Central Province.