Kudumbigala Monastery is a secluded and ancient Buddhist monastic complex located near Arugam Bay in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. Built in 246 B.C. during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa, it is one of the oldest monastic sites in the country, embodying the spiritual and historical richness of Sri Lanka’s Buddhist heritage. Historical Background …
Yapahuwa is an ancient rock fortress located in the North Western Province of Sri Lanka, approximately 150 kilometers northeast of Colombo. It was once the capital of Sri Lanka in the 13th century during the reign of King Buvanekabahu I (1272–1284). The fortress, perched on a 90-meter-high rock, is considered a significant historical and architectural site …
Red Mosque, originally known as Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque, is located in Colombo. Rising out of the busyness of the second cross street in Pettah. Colombo had always been a welcoming hub for international trade, where Arabs frequented and populated enormously. They had to perform their five-times compulsory daily rituals. For that reason, the Indian Muslim …
Dambulla is a UNESCO World Heritage site located 149 km away from Colombo. There are many things you can do in Dambulla from visiting ancient places to rural village visits , but today I am only gonna talk about Dambulla Uyanwatta Temple and Dambulla Cave complex. History ,features & the importance : Construction on This …
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