 |
| The 'wewa' by the side of the 'Bodhigara' |
 |
| The environs of the 'Bodhigara' |
 |
| The 'care-taker' |
 |
| Panel put up by the Archeological Department |
Story related by the care-taker
During the time of the 'Chola invasion' in the 9th Century AD, the venerated Tooth Relic of Lord Buddha, was smuggled out from its repository in Anuradhapura, by a Buddhist monk who disguised himself as a 'Chetty'. He hid the Relic in his garments and was traveling towards the East, to find a safe hiding place for the relic.
He spent the night at this spot and wended his way, the next morning.
When the Cholians were thrown out, King Aggabodhi the Fourth, came to know of this incident. He ordered one of his ministers to build a stone memorial at this site. A branch of the Sacred Bo Tree at Anuradhapura was planted here.
The pictures show its present status
The site is approachable from the Ambanpola road from the highway from Padeniya to Anuradhapura. A few Kms after passing Ehatuwewa, you have to turn to the left opposite large Muslim palliya. A few kilometers further a cart road on the left leads to the site.
 |
| The 'Bodhigara' |
 |
| A 'mal aasana' - Stone platform to place the offering of flowers. |
 |
| Rampant lions on a lotus motif |
 |
| Add caption |
