Lankarama Sthupa
Sri Lanka
The Ancient City Of Anuradhapura.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lankarama Sthupa
Welcome to the Lankarama Stupa. Tucked away in a quieter, heavily wooded section of the sacred city, this site offers a distinctly serene and intimate atmosphere, far removed from the overwhelming scale of the mega-stupas. …
Listen in the app2The Vatadage Pillars
Let us examine the stone pillars that ring the stupa. There are three concentric circles here. …
Listen in the app3The Circular Courtyard
Notice the wide, circular stone-paved courtyard that forms the platform for the stupa and the pillars. This platform is unusually broad, spanning over 400 feet in diameter. …
Listen in the app4The Bell-Shaped Dome
Look at the white stupa itself. Like many ancient monuments in Anuradhapura, the current shape is not entirely original. …
Listen in the app5The Ruins of the Monastic Houses
Take a moment to look beyond the circular platform into the surrounding woods. You will spot scattered brick foundations and the stumps of stone pillars emerging from the undergrowth. …
Listen in the app6The Ancient Water Troughs
Near the entrance to the platform, you may notice large, roughly carved stone troughs. These were essential utilities for the ancient pilgrims. …
Listen in the app7The Serenity of the Setting
Finally, simply stand and absorb the atmosphere of Lankarama. This is perhaps its greatest attribute. …
Listen in the app8Lankarama Sthupa
Our visit to Lankarama concludes. We leave behind a monument that is uniquely defined by its quiet intimacy and its dramatic origin story. …
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What is Lankarama Sthupa?
Lankarama Sthupa is a place in Sri Lanka with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 8.3350, 80.4106 |
| Last updated |
