Historical Guide to Anuradhapura's Ruins, Issue 1 |
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... whole series of monasteries stretch in echeleon order right up to Ruwanweli Seya . The tery in which the monks of the Thuparama dwelt is just by the south boundary of the da- gaba precincts . It must have been a very im- portant ...
... whole series of monasteries stretch in echeleon order right up to Ruwanweli Seya . The tery in which the monks of the Thuparama dwelt is just by the south boundary of the da- gaba precincts . It must have been a very im- portant ...
Page 23
... of the Atamasthane or Eight- sacred - places . having been blessed by the Arahat Mahinda . This forms one of the most exqui- site ruins in the whole of Anuradhapura . 24 THE KING'S PALACE SECOND EXCURSION THE sacred Bo tree.
... of the Atamasthane or Eight- sacred - places . having been blessed by the Arahat Mahinda . This forms one of the most exqui- site ruins in the whole of Anuradhapura . 24 THE KING'S PALACE SECOND EXCURSION THE sacred Bo tree.
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... whole near ponds and tanks or other places connected with water . Near sluices of most of the tanks it is a common sight . They are supposed to guard these places from harm . The water from this fascinating pond is led down the hill ...
... whole near ponds and tanks or other places connected with water . Near sluices of most of the tanks it is a common sight . They are supposed to guard these places from harm . The water from this fascinating pond is led down the hill ...
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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