Thuparamaya Stupa

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Thuparamaya Stupa is one of the oldest and most revered Buddhist stupas in Sri Lanka, located in the ancient city of Anuradhapura. Believed to be the first stupa constructed in Sri Lanka after the introduction of Buddhism in the 3rd century BCE, it holds a significant place in the island’s Buddhist history. The stupa is said to house the right collarbone relic of the Buddha, making it an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

The stupa’s design follows traditional Sri Lankan architecture, with a large dome-shaped structure symbolizing the universe. It is surrounded by stone pillars, and the site also includes several smaller shrines and relic chambers. Over the centuries, Thuparamaya has undergone restoration work, preserving its historical and religious significance.

Visitors to Thuparamaya can explore the serene surroundings and reflect on its deep cultural and spiritual heritage. The stupa’s location within the Anuradhapura Archaeological Complex allows tourists to connect with the rich history of Sri Lanka's ancient civilization while paying homage to the relics it houses.

The best time to visit Thuparamaya Stupa is during the dry season, from December to April, when the weather is ideal for exploring the ancient ruins and monuments of Anuradhapura. The stupa is easily accessible from the city and is a must-visit site for those interested in Sri Lanka's Buddhist heritage.

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Anuradhapura District

Anuradhapura is belongs to the North Central Province in to Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka.

In the sacred city of Anuradhapura and in the vicinity are a large number of ruins. The ruins consist of three classes of buildings, dagobas, monastic buildings, and pokuna (ponds). The city had some of the most complex irrigation systems of the ancient world, situated in the dry zone of the country the administration built many tanks to irrigate the land. Most of the civilians are Sinhala, while Tamils and Sri Lankan Moors live in the district.

North Central Province

North Central Province which is the largest province in the country covered 16% of total country's land area. North Central Province consist two districts called Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapure. Anuradhapura is the largest district in Sri Lanka. Its area is 7,128 km².

North Central Province has numerous potentials for Investors to start their Businesses, especially Agriculture, agro based industries and Livestock sectors. More than 65% of North Central Province's people depend on basic Agriculture and agro base industries. NCP also called "Wew Bendi Rajje" because there are more than 3,000 medium and large scale tanks situated in the province. Sri maha bodiya, Ruwanweli seya, Thuparama dageba, Abayagiri Monastry, Polonnaruwa Rankot wehera, Lankathilake are Sacred
landmarks.

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