Another version is that the place got the name Thantirimale because of the presence of ‘tantrika’ monks who belonged to the Mahayana tradition during the Anuradhapura period. Obviously influenced by ...

The holy city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka is the alleged home of a map that could unlock the secrets of the universe.

Anuradhapura, a Ceylonese political and religious capital that flourished for 1,300 years, was abandoned after an invasion in 993. Hidden away in dense jungle for many years, the splendid site, with ...

Late Anuradhapura period which refers to the latter part of when ancient Sinhala kings ruled from Anuradhapura, was a somewhat chaotic period with repeated South Indian invasions and internal revolts.

The diocese covers a land area of 10,258.5 square kilometers, the diocesan territory includes Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa deanery and two districts. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri ...