Another highlight is the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a sacred tree in Anuradhapura believed to have grown from a cutting of the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. Believed to ...

1. Prince Jaya Bandara was also called Jayakumara. He was a descendent of the generation of Prince Sumitra – who came here from North India, when the 'Sri Maha Bodhi' was brought to the island. As ...

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is set to commence its campaigning activities for the upcoming Local Government (LG) ...

To celebrate the occasion, religious activities were held at the Colombo Fort Railway Station, while a special pinkama is planned at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, said the Sri Lanka ...