Sri Maha Bodhiya

Sri Maha Bodhiya is a temple in Shuddha Nagaraya, Nuwaragam Palatha Central Divisional Secretariat, North Central Province. Sri Maha Bodhiya is situated nearby to Anuradhapura Museum, as well as near Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Anuradhapura Museum.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

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The Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is a sacred Bo tree located in the Mahamewuna Garden, within the historic UNESCO World Heritage City of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is situated 380 metres east of Sri Maha Bodhiya.

Anuradhapura Museum

Museum

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Anuradhapura Archaeological Museum is the oldest and the largest museum belonging to the Department of Archaeology of Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura Museum is situated 350 metres north of Sri Maha Bodhiya.

Ruwanwelisaya

Buddhist temple

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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 700 metres northeast of Sri Maha Bodhiya.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anuradhapura.

Anuradhapura

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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.

Sri Maha Bodhiya

Type: Temple
Category: religion
Location: Shuddha Nagaraya, Nuwaragam Palatha Central Divisional Secretariat, Anuradhapura District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

8.3442° or 8° 20′ 39″ north

Longitude

80.3938° or 80° 23′ 38″ east

Elevation

90 metres (295 feet)

Open location code

6MW289VV+MG

GeoNames ID

7539445

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