Bhikshu University

Bhikshu University is an university in Shuddha Nagaraya, Nuwaragam Palatha Central Divisional Secretariat, North Central Province. Bhikshu University is situated nearby to the ruins Mahaviharaya Alms Hall, as well as near the museum Muzeum Jetavana.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and Jetavanaramaya.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

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 480 metres southwest of Bhikshu University.

Jetavanaramaya

Buddhist temple

Photo: A.Savin, FAL.

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 570 metres northeast of Bhikshu University.

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 540 metres northwest of Bhikshu University.

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.

Bhikshu University

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

8.34754° or 8° 20′ 51″ north

Longitude

80.40058° or 80° 24′ 2″ east

Open location code

6MW28CX2+26

OpenStreetMap ID

node 5174699445

OpenStreetMap feature

amenity=university

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Bhikshu University and Mahaviharaya Alms Hall.

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