Traveling in the enchanting island of Sri Lanka truly is a remarkable adventure! If you partner with a reputed tour operator like Green Holiday Centre, you will get the chance to make your travel experience quite rewarding for sure. There are incredible sites of interest that you can visit with your loved ones. Indeed this small island has a giant personality! You will discover its priceless treasures as you travel around within its enchanting territories, making fond memories while you are at it!
The beautiful Cultural Triangle is one of the top travel destinations in Sri Lanka. There are lots of incredible attractions here. You can visit to learn more about the ancient history of the country. Among the leading attractions here, the enchanting Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya is very special.
History of The Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya
Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya is believed to have been built in the 3rd century BC. King Devanampiyatissa used this Viharaya to offer temporary shelter to Arahat Theri Sanghamitta. She was on her way to the city of Anuradhapura. From these humble beginnings, the temple had grown into a large monastery by the end of the Anuradhapura Era.
At the time of King Devanampiyatissa, people called the area by the name of Thivanka Bamunu Gama. There are some theories which suggest that this area was also which was once known as Panduvasdewu Nuwara. The famous kingdom of King Panduwasdewa, the grandfather of the very first Sinhala King Pandukabaya.
One of the eight shoots of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura has planted here in Thanthirimale Raja Maha Viharaya. King Devanampiyatissa have taken the actions for that. Thus the tree which stands proudly here is known to have a history of over 2300 years. The Samadhi and reclining Buddha statues that found in the temple are also quite breathtaking to behold.