Ihalapotana
Ihalapotana is a triangulation station in Shuddha Nagaraya, Nuwaragam Palatha Central Divisional Secretariat, North Central Province. Ihalapotana is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple Ruwanwelisaya, as well as near Jetavanaramaya.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Jetavanaramaya.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Tree is a sacred bo tree in Mahamewuna Garden in the historical city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is believed to be a tree grown from a cutting of the southern branch from the historical sacred bo tree, Sri Maha Bodhi, which was destroyed during the time of Emperor Ashoka, at Bodh Gaya in India, under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is situated 660 metres southwest of Ihalapotana.
Jetavanaramaya
Buddhist temple
The Jetavanarama stupa or Jetavanaramaya is a stupa, or Buddhist reliquary monument, located in the ruins of Jetavana monastery in the UNESCO world heritage city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Jetavanaramaya is situated 440 metres northeast of Ihalapotana.
Ruwanwelisaya
Buddhist temple
Photo: KennyOMG, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Ruwanweli Maha Seya, also known as the Maha Thupa, is a stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Two quarts or one Dona of the Buddha's relics are enshrined in the stupa, making it the largest collection of his relics anywhere. Ruwanwelisaya is situated 400 metres west of Ihalapotana.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Anuradhapura.
Anuradhapura
Photo: Saqib, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Anuradhapura is a major city located in the north central plain of Sri Lanka. It is the capital city of North Central Province and the capital of Anuradhapura District.
Ihalapotana
- Type: Triangulation station
- Location: Shuddha Nagaraya, Nuwaragam Palatha Central Divisional Secretariat, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude
8.35° or 8° 21′ northLongitude
80.4° or 80° 24′ eastElevation
86 metres (282 feet)Open location code
6MW289XX+XXGeoNames ID
1243387
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