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Thursday, January 17, 2013

'Dambakola Patuna', Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

The sea route taken by the Ven.Theri Sangahamittha.

An artists depiction of the landing


A tent made by the Sri Lankan Navy in the premises using the different types of knots made in sailing practice.
The arrival of the Sacred Bo Sapling taken from the Sacred Bo tree at Buddha Gaya in present day Bihar in India was at a site named 'Dambakola Patuna' in Northern Sri Lanka, about three Kilometers from Keerimalai. The site of landing is commemorated by this site which has a Bo Tree, A Dagoba and Shrine rooms. There is no resident Monk and the site is maintained in excellent condition by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAwGb4HQ_KY&list=UU1dqepitfAJwrQWLD-gZ3NA&index=24