Properties of Sri Lanka

Muthiyanganaya Temple, Badulla Sri Lanka. Muthiyangana temple called as Muthiyangana Rajamaha viharaya, situated in  Badulla district uva province.This temple popular for Loard Buddha's 3rd arrival.Loard Buddha came Sri Lanka third time and the demons were here controlled and Buddhism was preached.There is a ancient pagoda(dagaba=stupa) in this temple.Buddha's hair contain in this pagoda(dagaba=stupa) According to the historical chronicles Indaka the chief of deva people(god men) made of this pagoda((dagaba=stupa) King Devanampiyathissa(307-266 B.C.) developed the original pagoda(dagaba=stupa) and turned into temple complex. pagoda((dagaba=stupa) near pagoda((dagaba=stupa) near pagoda((dagaba=stupa) near pagoda((dagaba=stupa) near pagoda((dagaba=stupa) Badulla town

Dumhinda waterfalls Sri Lanka Dumhinda (also known as Dunhinda) is one of the beautiful water fall in Sri Lanka.(dum =දුම් in Sinhala language means smoke) The name is derived from the fact that when the water falls from waterfall,  a huge smoke erupts. This water fall located 5km away from Badulla Sri Lanka.The height of the water fall is 64m.One has to walk 1km to reach the water fall.This water fall created from the Badulu oya. (oya ඔය in sinhala language means river or small river) Dumhinda water fall Dumhinda water fall Streams coming from the water fall Dumhinda water fall Dumhinda water fall Dumhinda water fall Badulla town Dumhinda water fall .

Haththi kuchchi temple complex situated in North-Western province Sri Lanka 3.5 away from Mahagalkadawala junction.Haththi kuchchi means stomach of elephant. The name has derived from the fact that it has a stone shaped an elephant.This was a large monastery complex.It is said that king Sirisangabo (251-253 A.D) gave his own head to a man . Gotabaya, brother of Sirisangabo, became king of  Anuradhapura after the escape of  king Sirisangabo.but Gotabhaya was afraid of Sirisangabo's come back and fight again.  So he used a trick to kill Sirisangabo.The man was brought the head of Sirisangabo as a result of that tactic.The earlier view was that king Sirisangabo gave his head in Attanagalla in Gampaha.But today Hththikuchchi is considered as the place where the head is given.There is amazing creations made of stone. Haththikuchchi temple complex Haththikuchchi temple complex Haththikuchchi temple complex Falling stone(near Haththikuchchi) Haththikuchchi templ

Thonigala rock inscription             Thonigala rock inscription situated in Tonigala in Anamaduwa town,puttalama district,North Western province ,Sri Lanka.There are two inscriptions in the rock and each inscription is hundred feet long and each letter is one feet high. Inscription 1 Period      : 1st century A,D Script       : Early Brahmi Language : Old Sinhala Contents                    The tank of the Thissa, son of the chief Abhaya was donated to the sangha (sangha mean buddhist monk)of the four quarters presents and absent, in the monastery of Acchagirika Thissa pabbatha (mountain). The great king Gamini Abhaya dedicated Acchanagaraka and Tavikiriya nagaraka to the  monastery.These donation, the chief Abhaya caused to be dedicated by the king to the Sangha of the four quarters, present and absent. Inscription 2 Period      : 1st century A,D Script       : Early Brahmi Language : Old Sinhala Contents This tank has been donated by lord Tissa,

D olukanda Sri Lanka. D olukanda (kanda mean mountain)  is a mountain situated north-west province  kurunegala, doluwa village, in Sri Lanka, height 600m.According to the folklore,this mountain is part of the himalayas of india. It is said to contain a large number of herbs. Legend has it that Hanuma, a monkey brought this piece of medicine with herbs from India.To get the top of the mountain,needs help of a guide. D olukanda Sri Lanka. D olukanda (kanda mean mountain)  is a mountain situated north-west province  kurunegala, doluwa village, in Sri Lanka, height 600m.According to the folklore,this mountain is part of the himalayas of india. It is said to contain a large number of herbs. Legend has it that Hanuma, a monkey brought this piece of medicine with herbs from India.To get the top of the mountain,needs help of a guide.         This is a sambranic tree in Dolukanda                      Climbing Dolukanda Climbing Dolukanda Climbing Dolukanda  Dolukanda

                             Sigiriya Rock Fortress is considered as one of the world heritages nominated by UNESCO. It is located in the Central Province of Sri Lanka. This fortress was built by King Kashyapa. He built his palace on the top of this rock and decorated its sides with colourful frescoes. It is nearly 100 metres high. One could see the Lion Gate, the Mirror Wall, landscaped gardens, water gardens and caves in Sigiriya. The fountains are still active during the rainy season. It is one of the best preserved examples of ancient urban planning and is the most visited historic site in Sri Lanka. It’s our duty to protect this ancient monumen. On the way Seegiriya S ri Lanka On the way Seegiriya Sri Lanka Bird view from top of the Sigiriya Lion gate Lion gate Stone chair at Sigiriya Onthe way Seegiriya S ri Lanka The hardest part of the journey