Sunday, April 17, 2011

Mihintale

Mihintale is a mountain peak near Anuradhapura Sri Lanka.It is believed by Sri Lankans to be the site of a meeting between the Buddhist monk Mahinda and King Devanampiatissa which inaugurated the presence of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It is now a pilgrimage site.







The steps leading to the top of the mountain flanked by Plumeria obtusa "Araliya trees".

Aradhana Gala, where the Arahant Mahinda landed.








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