Thanthirimale

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Thanthirimale is an ancient and sacred Buddhist site located in the Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka. Known for its historical significance and spiritual atmosphere, Thanthirimale was an important center for Buddhist monastic life in ancient Sri Lanka. The site is famous for its well-preserved ancient ruins, including the Thanthirimale Rajamaha Vihara, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE, believed to have been built during the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa.

The main attraction at Thanthirimale is its serene environment, with large rock formations, ancient stupas, meditation caves, and remnants of monastic complexes that provide insight into the monastic life and the spiritual practices of early Sri Lanka. The temple is also home to a sacred Bo tree, said to have been grown from a cutting of the original tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.

Thanthirimale is a peaceful pilgrimage site for Buddhists and offers visitors a chance to experience the deep spiritual heritage of Sri Lanka. The site is surrounded by nature, with lush forests and tranquil surroundings, making it ideal for meditation and reflection. It is also a place of great historical value, linked to key moments in the island’s Buddhist history.

The best time to visit Thanthirimale is during the dry season, from December to April, when the weather is ideal for outdoor exploration. Easily accessible from the Anuradhapura region, it offers a meaningful and enriching experience for those interested in Sri Lanka's Buddhist heritage and ancient sites.

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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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