• area are engaged in paddy cultivation being the main economic activity. Mahiyangana is a Pali word (in Sinhalese Bintenna) which means flat land. It is situated...
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    Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara is an ancient Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka. It is believed to be the site of Gautama Buddha's first visit to...
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  • Mahiyangana, Eastern Province is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province. List of towns in Central Province, Sri Lanka Department...
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    a hemispherical dome surmounted with a spire (kota). Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara in Mahiyangana, Uva Province is regarded as the first stupa of ancient...
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  • Mahiyangana electoral district was an electoral district of Sri Lanka between March 1960 and February 1989. The district was named after the town of Mahiyangana...
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    Sorabora Wewa (Sinhalese: සොරබොර වැව) is an ancient reservoir in Mahiyangana, Badulla District Sri Lanka. It is thought to have been constructed during...
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  • his honor. Another major shrine dedicated to god Saman is situated at Mahiyangana in Uva Province of Sri Lanka. Saman is known as Samantabhadra Bodhisattva...
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  • before Vijaya. According to the Mahavamsa, Gautama Buddha met the Deva at Mahiyangana. Buddha gave Sumana Saman (A leader of the Deva) a few hairs from his...
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  • Vehera, Tissamaharama Dhowa rock temple, Bandarawela Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara, Mahiyangana Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara, Badulla Buddama Raja Maha...
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    city which is 116 km away from Colombo. Then Kandy-Mahiyangana Road (A26) towards to Mahiyangana. Turn to Left from Hunnasgiriya Junction which is 35 km...
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    the vote, she lost to Chandrika Kumaratunga in all electorates except Mahiyangana. Afterwards, Wickremesinghe was appointed as the opposition leader as...
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  • with Padiyathalawa via Mahiyangana. The A 26 passes through Digana, Teldeniya, Medamahanuwara, Hunnasgiriya, Udadumbara, Mahiyangana and Belilgalla to reach...
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    Vishnu bearing a tray of flowers. A painting of the relic chamber of Mahiyangana Stupa (9-11 centuries CE). Currently displayed at Archaeological Museum...
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    Viharaya Seema Malaka Sithulpawwa Temple of the Tooth Solosmasthana Mahiyangana Nagadipa Kelaniya Sri Pada Diva Guhava Dighavapi Muthiyangana Tissamaharama...
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  • Viharaya Seema Malaka Sithulpawwa Temple of the Tooth Solosmasthana Mahiyangana Nagadipa Kelaniya Sri Pada Diva Guhava Dighavapi Muthiyangana Tissamaharama...
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  • Badulla District in Uva Province, Sri Lanka. It is closest to the town of Mahiyangana. It is known as the refuge of the indigenous Vedda people as well as...
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    Buddhist temple in Mahiyangana, Sri Lanka. Situated in Dambana, the temple locate about 15 km (9.3 mi) away from the ancient temple Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara...
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    Viharaya Seema Malaka Sithulpawwa Temple of the Tooth Solosmasthana Mahiyangana Nagadipa Kelaniya Sri Pada Diva Guhava Dighavapi Muthiyangana Tissamaharama...
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    Viharaya Seema Malaka Sithulpawwa Temple of the Tooth Solosmasthana Mahiyangana Nagadipa Kelaniya Sri Pada Diva Guhava Dighavapi Muthiyangana Tissamaharama...
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    Jaffna with Kandy. A26 highway connects Padiyathalawa with Kandy via Mahiyangana. A10 highway connects Puttalam with Kandy via Kurunegala and Katugastota...
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  • Kandy and 6 hours drive from Colombo. Go 45 km on Kandy-Mahiyangana road towards to Mahiyangana. Turn left from Udadumbara town. Then go about 3 km on...
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    Viharaya Seema Malaka Sithulpawwa Temple of the Tooth Solosmasthana Mahiyangana Nagadipa Kelaniya Sri Pada Diva Guhava Dighavapi Muthiyangana Tissamaharama...
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    Passara Lunugala Tennapanguwa Kumarapattiya (2010 estimates 887220) Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara, Badulla Army Garrison...
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    Sirisena supporters were attacked following a rally at Nidangala near Mahiyangana, resulting in three injuries. A group of artists distributing leaflets...
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    in the central ward of Badulla Municipal Council at the junction of Mahiyangana – Badulla main road (B36). It was consecrated on 25 April 1857 by Bishop...
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    Viharaya Seema Malaka Sithulpawwa Temple of the Tooth Solosmasthana Mahiyangana Nagadipa Kelaniya Sri Pada Diva Guhava Dighavapi Muthiyangana Tissamaharama...
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  • Archaeological site is located in this village on the wayside of the Kandy-Mahiyangana road near the 18 hairpin bend. List of towns in Central Province, Sri...
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  • due to lack of archaeological evidence. The first visit was made to Mahiyangana in the ninth month after the Buddha attained enlightenment. The Mahavamsa...
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    world Ashram Bahal, Nepal Brahma-vihara Gal Vihara Kyaung Mahavihara Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara Nava Vihara Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara Vihara Buddhagaya...
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    relics to Maha Sumana the god of Sumanakuta, which were enshrined at Mahiyangana; he is also believed to have left a footprint at Sumanakuta. In 1561...
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