Abhayagiri Stupa

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Abhayagiri Stupa is one of the most significant and ancient Buddhist stupas in Sri Lanka, located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura. Constructed during the reign of King Vattagamani Abhaya in the 1st century BCE, this stupa is one of the largest in Sri Lanka and holds immense historical, religious, and architectural significance. It was built to enshrine relics of the Buddha and is a key site for pilgrimage and worship.

The stupa features a traditional dome-shaped design, with a central relic chamber, and is surrounded by a complex of monastic buildings and shrines. Abhayagiri Stupa is known for its well-preserved architectural style, including the ruins of ancient lecture halls, bathing ponds, and residential quarters for monks. The stupa also played a central role in the development of Sri Lankan Buddhism and served as a center for learning and religious practices.

Visitors to Abhayagiri Stupa can explore the surrounding archaeological site, which includes remarkable stone carvings, inscriptions, and remnants of ancient structures. The serene atmosphere of the site makes it ideal for meditation and reflection, offering a deep connection to Sri Lanka's Buddhist history.

The best time to visit Abhayagiri Stupa is during the dry season, from December to April, when weather conditions are ideal for exploring the ancient ruins of Anuradhapura. The stupa is easily accessible from the city and provides a meaningful and enriching experience for those interested in Sri Lanka's rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

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Anuradhapura District

Anuradhapura is belongs to the North Central Province in to Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka.

In the sacred city of Anuradhapura and in the vicinity are a large number of ruins. The ruins consist of three classes of buildings, dagobas, monastic buildings, and pokuna (ponds). The city had some of the most complex irrigation systems of the ancient world, situated in the dry zone of the country the administration built many tanks to irrigate the land. Most of the civilians are Sinhala, while Tamils and Sri Lankan Moors live in the district.

North Central Province

North Central Province which is the largest province in the country covered 16% of total country's land area. North Central Province consist two districts called Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapure. Anuradhapura is the largest district in Sri Lanka. Its area is 7,128 km².

North Central Province has numerous potentials for Investors to start their Businesses, especially Agriculture, agro based industries and Livestock sectors. More than 65% of North Central Province's people depend on basic Agriculture and agro base industries. NCP also called "Wew Bendi Rajje" because there are more than 3,000 medium and large scale tanks situated in the province. Sri maha bodiya, Ruwanweli seya, Thuparama dageba, Abayagiri Monastry, Polonnaruwa Rankot wehera, Lankathilake are Sacred
landmarks.

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