Dutthagamani of Sri Lanka — Dutugamunu King of Anuradhapura Statue of King Dutugamunu beside Ruwanwelisaya Stupa Reign 161 BC – 137 BC Coronation … Wikipedia
Mihintale — is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka. It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a… … Wikipedia
Maliyadeva — was a monk who is said to have lived in Sri Lanka during the 2nd century BCE and to have attained nirvana.[1] According to the Mahavamsa, part of Theravādin tradition, Maliyadeva was the last arhat in Sri Lanka[2] and Buddhism in Sri Lanka… … Wikipedia
Esala Perahera — Elephants at the Esala Perahera Esala Perahera (the festival of the tooth) is the grand festival of Esala held in Sri Lanka. It is very grand with elegant costumes. Happening in July or August in Kandy, it has become a unique symbol of Sri Lanka … Wikipedia
Temple of the Tooth — Temple of the sacred Tooth ශ්රී දළදා මාළිගාව Temple of the Tooth situated in world heritage site, Kandy Information Founded 1595 … Wikipedia
Architecture of ancient Sri Lanka — The architecture of ancient Sri Lanka displays a rich variety of architectural forms and styles. Even in their ruined condition, the buildings of ancient Sri Lanka provides a cultural heritage and architectural significance which is important to… … Wikipedia
Murugan — Subramanian redirects here. For other uses, see Subramanian (disambiguation). Murugan Murugan by Raja Ravi Varma s impression God of war and victory Tamil script … Wikipedia
Kataragama — also Katharagama,and Katirkamam (Tamil கதிர்காமம்) is a regionally popular place of pilgrimage of Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim and indigenous Vedda communities of Sri Lanka and South India.Current townshipToday it is a fast developing township… … Wikipedia
Solosmasthana — According to the chronicles of Sri Lanka, the Solosmasthana are 16 places hallowed by visits of the Buddha. These places are venerated daily by Buddhists of Sri Lanka by reciting the following stanza: #Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya #Nagadipa… … Wikipedia
