Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - Sri Lanka
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Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara (Sri Lanka)
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara
The Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Tissamaharama, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It was one of the four major Buddhist monasteries established in Sri Lanka, after the arrival of Arhant Mahinda Thera to the country. The site of the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara was consecrated by Lord Buddha himself, who spent some time in meditation there with 500 Arhats (individuals who have reached enlightenment), during his third visit to the island.Tissamaharama monastery had been recognized as a pre-eminent Buddhist educational center of the southern Sri Lanka from the 3rd century B.C. to the 11th century A.D. The Tissamaharama Dagoba which is situated in the premises of the monastery is one of the largest stupas in Sri Lanka. The present chief incumbent of Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is Ven. Devalegama Dhammasena Nayaka Thera.
Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara at Night in Sri Lanka
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Yatala Raja Maha Viharaya - Thissamaharama - Travel In Sri Lanka
Yatala Raja Maha Viharaya [Yatala, Thissamaharama]
King Mahanaga is accepted as the founder of the Ruhuna Kingdom and is the great grandfather of King Kavantissa. The Mahawamsa says that prince Mahanaga who was a brother of King Devanampiyatissa, left the capital Anuradhapura after an assassination attempt by the Queen. In ancient Sri Lankan tradition, the first in line to the throne was the King’s brother even before his own sons. The queen who wished to see her son succeed Devanampiyatissa, came up with a dubious scheme to poison Prince Mahanaga. Tragically her own son was poisoned in the attempt and died. Mahanaga fearing for his life, is said to have left Anuradhapura and made his way to Ruhuna. During this journey his consort gave birth to a son at a place near the capital Magama. The Prince was named Tissa and later became known as Yatala Tissa. King Yatala Tissa is said to have built a monastery marking the location where he was born which came to be known as the Yatala Vehera. Some believe it was in fact King Mahanaga who after becoming the ruler of Ruhuna built the Yatala Vehera to mark the birth of his son.
The Yatala stupa is similar in design to the larger stupa at Tissamaharamaya and is “Bubulakara” or bubble-shaped. Archaeological evidence suggests that the stupa was a part of a larger monastic complex, remains of which can still be seen. A large number of Buddha images, pillars and other sculptures discovered from the excavations of the Yatala Vehera are today placed at the museum in the premises. Four relic caskets discovered from the site are on display at the Colombo Museum.
Godavaya is now believed to have been the main port of the Ruhuna Kingdom. Near this ancient port, closer to the modern day Ambalanthota, is situated a temple which is associated with King Kavantissa’s father, Gotabhaya. The Gotapabbata Raja Maha Viharaya whYatala Raja Maha Viharaya [Yatala, Thissamaharama]
King Mahanaga is accepted as the founder of the Ruhuna Kingdom and is the great grandfather of King Kavantissa. The Mahawamsa says that prince Mahanaga who was a brother of King Devanampiyatissa, left the capital Anuradhapura after an assassination attempt by the Queen. In ancient Sri Lankan tradition, the first in line to the throne was the King’s brother even before his own sons. The queen who wished to see her son succeed Devanampiyatissa, came up with a dubious scheme to poison Prince Mahanaga. Tragically her own son was poisoned in the attempt and died. Mahanaga fearing for his life, is said to have left Anuradhapura and made his way to Ruhuna. During this journey his consort gave birth to a son at a place near the capital Magama. The Prince was named Tissa and later became known as Yatala Tissa. King Yatala Tissa is said to have built a monastery marking the location where he was born which came to be known as the Yatala Vehera. Some believe it was in fact King Mahanaga who after becoming the ruler of Ruhuna built the Yatala Vehera to mark the birth of his son.
The Yatala stupa is similar in design to the larger stupa at Tissamaharamaya and is “Bubulakara” or bubble-shaped. Archaeological evidence suggests that the stupa was a part of a larger monastic complex, remains of which can still be seen. A large number of Buddha images, pillars and other sculptures discovered from the excavations of the Yatala Vehera are today placed at the museum in the premises. Four relic caskets discovered from the site are on display at the Colombo Museum.
Godavaya is now believed to have been the main port of the Ruhuna Kingdom. Near this ancient port, closer to the modern day Ambalanthota, is situated a temple which is associated with King Kavantissa’s father, Gotabhaya. The Gotapabbata Raja Maha Viharaya which is situated on a rocky outcrop near the mouth of the Walawe River is believed to have been built by King Gotabhaya. An inscription found in the vicinity of the temple records that a later king decreed that the taxes from the Port of Godavaya be dedicated to the temple. ch is situated on a rocky outcrop near the mouth of the Walawe River is believed to have been built by King Gotabhaya. An inscription found in the vicinity of the temple records that a later king decreed that the taxes from the Port of Godavaya be dedicated to the temple.
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The Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Tissamaharama, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It was one of the four major Buddhist monasteries established in Sri Lanka, after the arrival of Arhant Mahinda Thera to the country. The site of the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara was consecrated by Lord Buddha himself, who spent some time in meditation there with 500 arhats (individuals who have reached enlightenment), during his third visit to the island.Tissamaharama monastery had been recognized as a pre-eminent Buddhist educational center of the southern Sri Lanka from the 3rd century B.C. to the 11th century A.D.The Tissamaharama Dagoba which is situated in the premises of the monastery is one of the largest stupas in Sri Lanka.The present chief incumbent of Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is Ven. Devalegama Dhammasena Nayaka Thera.
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Thissamaharama Viharaya [Thissamaharama]
The Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Tissamaharama, Southern Province of Sri Lanka. It was one of the four major Buddhist monasteries established in Sri Lanka, after the arrival of Arhant Mahinda Thera to the country. The site of the Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara was consecrated by Lord Buddha himself, who spent some time in meditation there with 500 arhats (individuals who have reached enlightenment), during his third visit to the island. Tissamaharama monastery had been recognized as a pre-eminent Buddhist educational center of the southern Sri Lanka from the 3rd century B.C. to the 11 th century A.D. The Tissamaharama Dagoba which is situated in the premises of the monastery is one of the largest stupas in Sri Lanka.
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Tissamaharama Stupa
Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka
Video with images of Tissamaharama a busy town in the south of Sri Lanka. Once it was a capital of the Sinhalese kingdom Ruhunu. King Mahanaga made it a capital in the third century BC. He was a brother of king Devanampiya Tissa in Anuradhapura. Weary of the intrigues at the royal court king Mahanaga left his family to establish his own rule in Tissamaharama. His great-grandson king Kavantissa made it the most important residence of the island except for Anuradhapura. His son Dutugemunu expelled the Tamil invaders from the island and re-established the monarchy in Anuradhapura. Since then Tissamaharama was for many centuries a provincial capital. It still was in the tenth century AD when the royal residence moved from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa. Later the inhabitants left Tissamaharama because of hostile raids. The residential monuments were neglected for a long time. One hundred years ago the local people began restoration activities.
At the southwest border of the artificial lake is the Yatala Stupa. This dagoba was built by king Mahanaga in the third century BC. The dagoba was named after his son and successor Yatala Tissa. The dagoba was built at the spot where he was born when his father fled from Anuradhapura. It is not known what was enshrined in this dagoba but a large number of relic caskets has been discovered in the dagoba. Some scientists claim the dagoba was an early version of the Maha Stupa. The Yatala dagoba was fenced by a wall with sculptures in the shape of elephant heads. It is probably the oldest Elephant Wall in Sri Lanka. The dagoba was part of a monasterial complex which was surrounded by a moat. At the platform next to the dagoba is a statue of king Kavantissa.
At the southeast border of an artificial lake is the Maha Stupa from the third century BC. This dagoba was built by king Mahanaga and later expanded by his great-grandson king Kavantissa. At the time it was the largest dagoba on the island and part of a renowned monastery. King Kavantissa had a tooth relic of Buddha preserved in the dagoba. This is evident by an inscription which was found during restoration activities in the last century. Presumably there has also been a forehead bone relic of Buddha in the dagoba. The original design of the dagoba has been lost by the many repairs and restorations in the course of time. The dome of the present dagoba has reliefs in the shape of four leaves. They remind of the sacred bodhi tree under which Buddha reached a state of enlightenment. On the platform next to the dagoba is a statue of Queen Viharamahadevi. She was the wife of king Kavantissa.
Tissa Raja Maha Viharaya Session 4 තිස්ස රජමහා විහාරය හතරවන කොටස
Tissamaharama Stupa, Tissamaharama (2016)
Visiting one of the 16 Places of Worship (Solosmasthana) on our way to Yala National Park. The time was 4.30am and it was like paying a visit to the heaven.
Tissamaharama Stupa is the largest Stupa in the Southern Region of the country with a height of 156 feet and 550 feet in circumference. According to chronicles, King Kawantissa had sought blessings and instructions from Arhant Gothama Thera, who was a spiritual adviser to the king, when constructing Tissamaharam stupa. The stupa was built to commemorate Lord Buddha's visit to the area, at the same place where Buddha spent time in meditation with 500 Arhant Buddhist Monks.
The stupa was built by using bricks on a square platform made of granite stones. King Kawantissa received the instructions of Buddhist Monks throughout the construction period of the stupa. The relics enshrined in this stupa is subjected to debate. According to Mahavamsa the frontal bone relic (Lalata Dhathu) is enshrined in Tissamaharam stupa as the main relic. However some believe that the frontal bone relic of Buddha was temporally enshrined in this stupa but later it was enshrined in the Seruvila Mangala Maha Chethiya. A recent discovery of a pillar inscription in Kirinda, reveals that the left tooth relic of Buddha is also enshrined in this stupa.
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Should you ever visit this place, you’re kindly requested to adhere to the following in order to save our Mother Nature (essentially Our Country) not only for the future generations but for the current one as well:
* Avoid careless/reckless/irresponsible/money-oriented/mega tour groups or organizers.
* Travel in smaller groups as Mother Nature can’t afford so many footprints at once.
* Minimize the use of polythene/plastic and do bring back if you have to take any with you.
* Don’t litter and even if it’ bio-degradable, please bring it back and dispose of the garbage properly and responsibly. Because no matter what it is, it will still be alien to that environment.
* Use reusable water bottles so that you don’t have to keep buying plastic ones. It’ll not only save you money but will help save nature massively.
* Remain quiet and vigilant. Don’t disturb the tranquility of the nature. Instead savor it.
* Try and bring if you spot any litter/garbage left behind by other careless travellers.
* Don’t light fires unnecessarily and do try to use portable cookers instead of using firewood when camping. The increase usage of firewood leads to more deforestation even at a smaller scale.
* Don’t bring any plants back with you or break any plants/branches unnecessarily.
* Don’t walk off the designated footpath.
* Don’t use soap/detergent/shampoo when bathing in natural streams as they’d only lead to the contamination of those pure water sources and elimination of wildlife species.
* Don’t do anything that harms the Mother Nature.
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Pilgrimage to Tissamaharama Sri Lanka
Tissamaharama is one of the most pleasant towns in the southern coast. The beautiful man-made tank (reservoir) in Tissa, Tissa Wewa with its remarkable bird life provides the scenic backdrop to the town.
On this video you are able to see the Tissa Wewa, and visit to the Buddha Stupa.
Tissa Raja Maha Viharaya Session 2 තිස්ස රජමහා විහාරය දෙවන කොටස
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Conservation of Sandhagiri Stupa at Tissamahara
Yudaganava Rajamaha Viharaya
Yudaganawa Temple is located close to Buttala on the Wellawaya– Buttala Road. This is one of the largest Stupas in the country and dates back to 2 nd century BC. This is thought to be place price Tissa and his brother price Gamini (Later The great king Dutugemunu) had a major battle after the death of his father King Kavanthissa (2 nd century BC)
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Mulgirigala Raja Maha Viharaya in Sri Lanka
Mulkirigala Raja Maha Viharaya which can be also known as Mulgirigala Raja Maha Viharaya is a beautiful and small temple. This is known as little Sigiriya by village folks as it is situated as the temple has been constructed on a massive natural rock similar to Sigiriya.
Unlike many other popular temples around the country, this temple is not well known by many people, yet it carries its own charm and serenity. You can easily reach to the temple from Tangalle town and spending few hours can be a relaxing experience which is not too far from Colombo.
A large amount of collection of paintings and sculptures belonging to the Kandyan Era can be witnessed in the caves and image houses in the Vihara premises.
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Sri Lanka 18 - Bandarawela - Ella -Tissamaharama
Bandarawela - Ella - Tissamaharama
Bandarawela - daily life: little shops , a lottery seller & a friendly hairdresser and a couple of shoemakers at work on the street.
Passing Ella to see the great Ravana Falls on our way to superbe lake Tissamaharama, with nice views on traditional farming along the way.
Impressive images of lake Tissamaharama***. The stupa Raja Maha Vihara in Tissamaharama needs another layer of paint. Hotel Elephant Reach Yala