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අනුරාධපුරය; අනුරාධගේ නගරය, 35 කොටස.
Anuradhapura; The City of Anuradha, part 35.

In Buddhist monasteries, large ponds for drinking and bathing were essential, and streams and ponds added beauty to these sacred spaces. Many water bodies also served as natural coolers, keeping the dry zone’s atmosphere refreshing and humid. The gentle sound of flowing water and the sight of its still, serene presence helped purify the mind, offering inspiration for meditation and inner calm. Water features were thus indispensable to every Buddhist monastery, particularly those dedicated to meditation.

A perfect example of this masterful utilisation of water can be found at the Western Monasteries, or Thapovana of Anuradhapura, also known as the Batahira Arama or Thapasarama, where the integration of water was essential to both functionality and spiritual practice. These buildings are known as Piyangal or Padhanaghara, an exquisite architectural feature of the ancient Sinhalese of Anuradhapura.

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https://ceylontoday.lk/2024/10/26/anuradhapura-the-city-of-anuradha-part-35/

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Safeguarding Sri Lanka's Cultural Heritage in Times of Peace.

Safeguarding Archaeological Heritage in Times of Peace - Ceylon Today Sri Lanka’s archaeological heritage is a vital component of its identity and economic well-being. Therefore, it would be prudent for us to safeguard this rich tapestry of cultural and religious traditions during peacetime, which is a challenging task that demands urgent and sustained attention. As...

අනුරාධපුරය; අනුරාධගේ නගරය, 34 කොටස.
Anuradhapura; The City of Anuradha, part 34

දැවැන්ත ඇත් පොකුණ, ඡන්තාඝර සහ අනුරාධපුරයේ තවත් පොකුණු සහ නාන ළිං.

The Gigantic Elephant pond and other bathing ponds / wells at Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura; The City of Anuradha (Part 34) - Ceylon Today By Ama H. Vanniarachchy For months, we have explored the rise of Anuradhapura from its humble beginnings in the 9th century BCE, a small rural hamlet that grew into the heart of Sri Lankan civilisation. In the 5th century BCE, Prince Anuradha founded his residence by the Malwatu River, setting the s...

👑Anuradhapura; The City of Anuradha, Part 28.👑
The Fall of Anuradhapura
අනුරාධපුරය රාජධානියේ බිඳ වැටීම.

https://ceylontoday.lk/2024/09/07/anuradhapura-the-city-of-anuradha-part-28/