Kataragama ( Sinhala : කතරගම ( Katharagama ), Tamil : கதிர்காமம் ( Katharagama ) ) is a holy city of pilgrimage for Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims and indigenous Vedda of Sri Lanka. The people of South India also go there to worship . The city Ruhunu Maha Kataragama has devalaya , a shrine dedicated to Skanda - Murukan also known as Kataragamadevio .
Saturday, May 24, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
The Rock Temple (Rangiri Dambulla Rajamaha Viharaya)and The Golden Temple(Rangiri Dambulla Uyanwatta Rajamaha Viharaya)
The Rock Temple (Rangiri Dambulla Rajamaha Viharaya)and The Golden Temple(Rangiri Dambulla Uyanwatta Rajamaha Viharaya) are interconnected temples with single administration. The history of Rock Temple goes back to the first century B.C., commenced by the King Vattagamini Abhaya and thereafter kings, Maha Parakramabahu, Nissankamalala, Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe and five cave temples, particularly named, Devaraja Viharaya, Maharaja Viharaya, Maha Alut Viharaya. Paschima Viharaya and Devena Alut Viaharaya respectively.
Within these five caves is housed a collection of 157 valuable images of the Buddha and Bodhisatta etc. Inside the caves the rock surfaces, ceiling and side walls are covered with paintings executed with indigenous traditional colour schemes to an extent of about 22,000 square feet. The inscription in the premises records that the temple had been named "Rangiri Dambulla" when the images were painted in gold by King Nissankamalala of the Polonnaruwa regime. The temple with its historical, archeological and artistic significances had in the year 1991, been declared one of the world heritages sites by the UNESCO.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Weherahena temple
Located Purwaramaya Weherahena the Matara in village Weherahena in the Matara area, in the southern province of Sri Lanka. Buddhists and non-Buddhists living in the world in honor of this temple and is very popular among people all over the world.
A huge statue of Buddha is piece.the mastter the great height of the statue is 88 cubits (39 m) is very important in this temple is tunnel shrine.It on 3 km from the city of Matara in the killing - Catarajama the main road, turn left at the intersection and drive meddawatta 1, 1/2 km along the road Yatiyana and turn left at the intersection Weraduwa and can reach the temple. Very beautiful temple. If you go to sri lanka go this temple and see the beautiful of it.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Dehiwala National Zoo in Sri lanka
Dehiwala zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Asia, which was founded in 1936. It is home to a variety of animals and birds. There are more than 3,000 animals and 350 species. 100 species of mammals, 110 different species of birds, 65 species of fish, 3 amphibians and 10 species of marine invertebrates found inside buildings. Zoo also plays a very important role in educating the community and preserve the endangered species.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Bopath Ella Fall
Bopath Fall is one of the popular attractions that draws many tourists all over the world because of its natural beauty. And Bopath which is a short drive from Colombo. Just driving for 3 hours from Colombo and access to the desired location.
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.
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.
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