Things to do in Anuradhapura -Sri Lanka
Among the historical sites in ancient Sri Lanka, “Anuradhapura” is a sacred city. In advance, “Anuradhapura” is famous as the first developed ton plan in the country during King Pandukabhaya. So “Anuradhapura” holds the pride of being the cultural and historical center of Sri Lanka. The massive amount of tanks and waterways, including the canal construction, which refers to the water technology in ancient times, is a unique feature that attracts tourists. The city of “Anuradhapura,” which recognizes as the origin city of Hydraulic civilization, flourished during the first decades of Sri Lankan history. The breeze of culture and tradition always abundant in “Anuradhapura” as the most ancient city in the country. The first Sri Lanka capital was also named the “Rajarata” divisions due to the existence of massive tanks. And the technology based on water that remains a secret evokes the curiosity of visitors.
The “Anuradhapura” ‘s geographical location is in the Noth Central province and the largest district in the country. By being the primary kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka, the scholars believe that “Anuradhapura” holds many untold stories. The considerable construction of Stupas(Dagobas), a unique architectural gift in “Anuradhapura,” proves the durability of the buildings and the validity of the technologies as they still insist on staying in the best condition. As the excavations reveal, the flourished kings and the famous army of King Dutugemunu named “Ten Great Giants” as given in the literary sources under this period. For the local Buddhists, “Anuradhapura” is their fundamental concern due to the location of “Sri Maha Bodhiya.” The Atamsthana(Eight Great Places) attract visitors in large number. As well, “Anuradhapura” is one of the prime choices of Sri Lankans in arranging the pilgrimages. Thuparamaya, Mirisawetiya, Ruwanweliseya, Lowamaahpaya, Jethawanramaya, AbayagiriViharay, etc., are some massive sky craping constructions in the city. The blessing they expect and the religious belief always lead them to worship and visit these places regularly. Essentially, the town of “Anuradhapura” is a kingdom of several royal dynasties and generations over past times. As history records, the city evacuated with the foreign invasions. Therefore “Anuradhapura” attracts historians and scholars from all over the world.
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“Anuradhapura” city locates in the dry zone, and the climate is exceptionally sunny and extremely hot. Therefore, numerous devotees and tourists arrive at these places during the early morning and evening. Kalawewa, Nuwarawewa, Nachchaduwawewa, Abayawewa, etc., are the standing giants of water technology in the “Anuradhapura” era. After all, the “Anuradhapura” period is a golden era of town planning. Even “Anuradhapura” is an ancient city that satisfies the need for rice and grain of the country. The town’s local generations cultivate paddy for two primary seasons as Yala and Maha based on the rainwater and tank water. Therefore, “Anuradhapura” became the center of the economy during the period. And “Anuradhapura” was the center of knowledge. And the ruins prove the existence of” ‘Pirivenas,” were to all educated. So “Anuradhapura” enlisted in the top place of visiting flavors.
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