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Pooja at Thanthirimale
Built during the Anuradhapura era in the 3rd century BC and situated on a rock around 250 acres in extent, the Thanthirimale Shrine on the borders of the Wilpattu National Park had been known as "Thiwakka Bamunugama" during the times of ancient kings. Thanthirimale is situated in 64 kilometres away from the Anuradhapura-Thammannawa road. It is believed that Bhikkhuni Sanghamitta on her way to Anuradhapura with the Sri Maha Bodhi sapling rested here. The shrine was abandoned due to South Indian invasion during the end of the Anuradhapura Era. It was renovated by the Chief Priest of the North and East Ven. Kudakongaskada Wimalagnana Thera in 1960 and relocated many families in 81 villages around the shrine. He also renovated 81 tanks in the area. During the war the Thera helped the displaced villagers. His student Ven. Thanthirimale Chandarathana Thera became the Incumbent of the Shrine after the murder of Ven. Kudakongaskada Wimalagnana Thera on July 21, 1992. Ven. Thanthirimale Chandarathana Thera has made arrangements to provide for the many devotees arriving at the premises for religious observances during the Poson Poya season. |
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