Issurumuniya Temple at Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka
Anuradhapura, is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, world famous for its well preserved ruins of the Great Sri Lankan Civilization. The Civilization which was built upon this city was one of the greatest civilizations of Asia and in the world. The Mahavamsa States that King Devanam piya Tissa recognized the importance of establishing Sima or Concecrated boundaries for the Uposatha and other acts of the Sangha. The king expresses his view that he himself and the inhabitants could live within the vision of Lord Buddha. King Devanmpiya Tissa then marked the boundaries of a specified area, the work commenced to build edifices in the Mahamegha Gardens. Hinduism and Anuradhapura The capital of the Asura King Ravana in the Hindu epic Ramayana(The Epic of Lord Rama) is said to be situated in Anuradhapura.
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