Historical Guide to Anuradhapura's Ruins, Issue 1 |
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Page 8
... sides as the majestic ele- phants swaying from side to side , conscious of the greatness of the occasion , and resplendent in all their glory , heralded the advent of this treasure . Thus was brought this living monument of Buddhism ...
... sides as the majestic ele- phants swaying from side to side , conscious of the greatness of the occasion , and resplendent in all their glory , heralded the advent of this treasure . Thus was brought this living monument of Buddhism ...
Page 33
... side is a rock - hewn receptacle similar to the ' Conjee Boats ' but somewhat rectangular in shape . This is also a jantaghara or bathing place . What strikes one very forcibly among these ruins at Anuradhapura are the Doratupalayas or ...
... side is a rock - hewn receptacle similar to the ' Conjee Boats ' but somewhat rectangular in shape . This is also a jantaghara or bathing place . What strikes one very forcibly among these ruins at Anuradhapura are the Doratupalayas or ...
Page 81
... sides of a violin lead to two more pillared ruins on either side of the southern entrance , probably the residences of some of the more im- portant priests of the monastery . From the southern entrance of this sacred enclosure , a wide ...
... sides of a violin lead to two more pillared ruins on either side of the southern entrance , probably the residences of some of the more im- portant priests of the monastery . From the southern entrance of this sacred enclosure , a wide ...
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Abhaya ancient Anuradhapura Arahat Mahinda artistic awasas Back bathing beautiful believe Bell Bo tree brick bridge Buddha Buddhist buildings built bund buried called carved caused caves century century B.C. Ceylon chamber channel Cheitiya chief chronicles Circular close completely connected constructed covered dagaba discloses east Elara excavated feet figures followed four further give glory granite ground guard hill huge image-house inscription interesting Jaffna jungle King known later leads lies look Maha Mahawansa Mihintale mile moat monastery monks mound Naga Outer palace path picturesque pillars pond present priests probably proved relics residences river Road rock royal ruins Ruwanweli Seya sacred seen shape side sight signs similar Sinhalese slabs square stand statue steps stone structure surrounded tank third Thuparama tion Tissa town treasures Vijayarama wall Wewa whole yards