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... Mahiyangana on the banks of the Mahaveli Ganga . Mahiyangana is one of the oldest human settlements in Sri Lanka . The Buddha himself had visited the spot in his lifetime . It was then inhabited by " Yakkha ” tribes , as the original ...
... Mahiyangana on the banks of the Mahaveli Ganga . Mahiyangana is one of the oldest human settlements in Sri Lanka . The Buddha himself had visited the spot in his lifetime . It was then inhabited by " Yakkha ” tribes , as the original ...
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... Mahi- yangana , waited . He alone remembered the blind man's prophecy . By now he was impatient that it be fulfilled . He decided to rebel against the king . Gathering the Army he marched against the palace gates . Sri Samghabodhi did ...
... Mahi- yangana , waited . He alone remembered the blind man's prophecy . By now he was impatient that it be fulfilled . He decided to rebel against the king . Gathering the Army he marched against the palace gates . Sri Samghabodhi did ...
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... Mahiyangana , Kelaniya and Nagadipa , stupas were raised . At Mahi- yangana , it is believed is the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka ; far , far older than the ones at Anuradha- pura . A hair relic of the Buddha , gifted by him to the Lord ...
... Mahiyangana , Kelaniya and Nagadipa , stupas were raised . At Mahi- yangana , it is believed is the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka ; far , far older than the ones at Anuradha- pura . A hair relic of the Buddha , gifted by him to the Lord ...
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actions ancient ancient chronicles Anuradhapura Army asked battle became believed blind brother brought Buddha Buddhism built called carried caste caused century century A.D. CHAPTER Cholas Chronicle Chulavamsa culture customs death deeds demon died divided Duttugemunu Elara famine father fear fight forced four Gajabahu gave gifts given Gothakabhaya granted hand hard Hindu hundred importance invaded island kindness King of Lanka King Parakrama King Vijaya Bahu Kingdom land Later laws leader lived look Lord Maha marched meet MICHIGAN monks mother never noble North offered older orders palace Pandu Parakrama Bahu parents peace Prince princess Queen recorded reigned remained royal ruled ruler Sena sent South India Sri Lanka Sri Samghabodhi stone stories strong subjects throne Tissa took tradition trained Vihara village welfare young