Written by Malini Lakshmi Bai
The Tales of Anuradhapura by Malini Lakshmi Bai
Once again, the sun rises
Peacocks began honking
Blue lotuses decorate the altar
Marks the elegance of the Samadhi Buddha
Breathtaking city of Anuradhapura
The ancient city of Ceylon
Craftsmanship of the Sinhala architecture
Moonstone embodies the cycle of Samsara
Anuradhapura is the home of stupas
Ruwanweliseya known as the Maha Stupa
Enormous bright white dome
Treasure of the ancient city of Sri Lanka
A sacred mountain in Ceylon
None except the magnificent Mihintale
The divine birthplace of Buddhism
All praise to Arahant Mahinda
A significant stupa in the Jetavana ruin
The pride of the Sagalika sect
The historical huge brown stupa
None other than the great Jetavanaramaya
A jewelled structure of the Lanka
Lovamahapaya the name given
Numerous pillars adorn the ruins
An ancient monastic structure of nine stories
Sacred tree planted in the month of Unduvap
The tree that stands behind the Buddha
Sri Maha Bodhi the archival sacred tree
An outstanding pilgrimage site
Love for the wise King Devanampiya Tissa
The founder of the Thuparamaya Stupa
The first stupa established in Sri Lanka
The shrine of the Buddha’s right collarbone relic
Reminiscing the reign of King Kasyapa
A palace in the shape of a mighty lion
Called Sigiriya or the Lion Rock
A destination for the pilgrims today
A prime monastery site of the old city
Constructed by King Vattagamani Abhaya
The impressive-looking Abhayagiri Stupa
Commonly known as the Hill of Protection
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