Thanthirimale, Sri Lanka -- Spreading over an area of about 250 acres, the rocky terrain of Thanthirimale has a scenic beauty that captivates all who come upon it. Located in the midst of thick jungle, just 41 km from Anuradhapura, on its north west lies the famous Wilpattu park.
One of the first civilizations in Sri Lanka, which was known as UPATISSAGAMA (Village Upatissa) in 6th BC, along Malwathuoya. Emperor THIVAKKA was the ruler of the. This became THIVAKKA BAMUNUGAMA by 3rd BC. During the same period, Mahinda Thero, Sanghamitta Theri and the delegation reached Sri Lanka, and they brought the sapling of the sacred JAYASIRIMAHA BODI and that was planted here.
Thanthrimale is also archaeologically significant because of its Samadhi pilima and the Sleeping Buddha hewn out of rock. There are four more incomplete statues, for which archaeologists have different interpretations. Some believe that a natural disaster may be the result for them being left incomplete.
There is a Pothgula (library) also erected in rock and rock huts which are believed to have been the meditation rooms of Bhikkhus of the time.
For the pilgrim there is much to see at Thanthirimale – ruins and lots of Buddha statues, sellipi inscriptions and also a dagoba in ruins, all sadly vandalized by treasure hunters. The water courses around the area are replete with lotus flowers adding to the pastoral beauty of the landscape.
The drawings on the walls of huts in Thanthrimale indicate the lives of those who lived centuries ago.
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