Hatthikucchi Temple

-

 

📷 by me

    Hatthikucchi Temple is a historical Buddhist site. This is an unknown place of Sri Lanka. It located in Kurunagala District, Sri Lanka. And it located near to the Anuradhapura-Padeniya road. Hatthikucchi also referred as "Hasthikuchchi" and "Hasti Kuchchi". It dates back to 3rd centaury. It was a kingdom of King Sirisangabo. He is one of the most known king of the Sri Lankan history.  

This place got  its name from the inscription "Atti Kucchi". This place is best known as "the place where King Sirisangabo gave his head"

    The main building which has been identified are a Vatadage; And there are an image house (Kandy period), a poya house, some stupas, an alms hall,  a semicircular building in this area. This area of over 300 acres. The top of mountain is the oldest stupa. 

    From the top of mountain we can see a jungle area and rocks. There is a wonderful thing in this temple. That is a hanging rock balanced on the edge of a another rock. 

photo from http://amazinglanka.com/

    
photo from http://amazinglanka.com/

     

There is a tank on the rock. It is believed to be the place where king Sirisangabo gave his head.









This place is called as "Hastthikucchi Ruins, Hasthikucchi Ruins, Hasti Kucchi Ruins, Rajanganaya Ruins and Attanagalla".




📷 by me

📷 by me

📷 by me

📷 by me

📷 by me

📷 by me

📷 by me

📷 by me

📷 by me

✍ by olu 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Beginning

-
Image
The Beginning Time is starting  It counts Fast Start form your first step Go ahead..... Go.... Go.... And Go.... Again Go.... Don't stop. Remember to never stop ! Don't turn around again. If you turn, you will inevitable fail. So, keep it in your mind. Be chaser Chase your goal 'Time is like a gold' But time is running out. We can't go back. Keep  it in your mind!  Step by Step Start your Journey Then reach your Goals.... That can lead to a happy ending!!!😊   ... olu ...
Read more

Sanda Hiru Seya

-
Image
       Sanda Hiru Seya Also known as " Victory Stupa " and " Triumphant Pagoda ". This building is in Anuradhapura Sacred City. It is near to Isurumuniya Temple and Sarananda Maha Pirivena.      The place where the stupa is located is considered to be a place King Dutugemunu hid his treasure underground.       Construction of the stupa began in 2010 . The stupa is 283 feet high and 255 feet in diameter. It was completely built the construction of the Ministry of Defense, Armed forces and Civilians.     There is 200 mirrors wall around the stupa. the floor is paved with stone, as it was in ancient time.  Today (2021.11.18) Sanda Hiru Seya is opened for Buddhists .
Read more

Books....

-
Image
  Books.... "Reading completes the man" Books are like our life. There are very important things. It gave us knowledge and experience for our life. Books supported to us for learning. It is not something that is fundamental to reading. Because some books were gave experience. Reading daily is one of the best habit.  There are many genres of books. Every day many books are releasing. Otherwise books can develop our vocabulary. Books like man's best friends.   Importance of books:- * Improve the vocabulary * improve the memory * make intelligent * relives stress
Read more