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Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple , Jaffna
About Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple
The Damakola Patuna is a very significant Buddhist religious destination, which is also called as Jambukola Patuna. It is an ancient port in the Jaffna District which was used during the pre-Christian era. This place was restricted to tourist activities during the earlier times but now it can be accessed easily. It is located on tip of an island in the Jaffna district of Sri Lanka. It is very easy to locate since it is situated along the coast.
There is a legend related to this temple. Their Sanghamitta arrived at this place with the Bo sapling. The King Devanampiyathissa arrived at this place to welcome the guests. The Damakola Patuna was built to commemorate this event. This legend highlights the importance of this location. The present Bo tree was the sapling of the revered Bo tree in Anuradhapura.
Most of the originals structure of this place has been lost due to the civil wars, and only a very small part of it remains. The existing sculptures, paintings and stupas that you will find there have been recently built.
The Damakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple is historically important place in Jaffna and it reflects the Buddhist culture prevalent throughout Sri Lanka!
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Places to Visit near Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple
Keerimalai Hot Springs, Northern Province
8.2 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
The Keerimalai Hot Spring is a natural spring lying on the northern coats of Jaffna, next to the weat sea of Palaly. A bathing tank is built...
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Naguleswaram Temple, Northern Province
8.3 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
The Naguleswaram Temple located close the Keerimalai Hot Spring, is also called as Keerimalai Naguleswaram Kovil. This temple is dedicated to Lord...
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Kandarodai, Northern Province
12.3 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
Kantharodai Viharaya is a place where you can spot the famous dagobas (stupas) in a town which is famous for its Hindu architecture. Located near...
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Casuarina Beach, Jaffna, Northern Province
13.3 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
Considered as one of the best beaches in Jaffna, the Casuarina Beach happens to be named so because of the abundance of Casuarina trees found at...
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Jaffna Fort, Northern Province
20.5 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
Jaffna Fort, the second biggest Dutch fort built in Sri Lanka, is an archaeological monument, situated on the South side of the Jaffna peninsula....
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Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Northern Province
21.4 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
The Nallur Kandaswamy temple, standing in the town of Nallur, Jaffna is a very important Hindu temple located in Sri Lanka. This temple is...
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Nilavarai Bottomless Well, Northern Province
23.4 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
As suggested by its name, Nilavarai Bottomless Well is famous for being bottomless, though it is not literally bottomless. It is just called so...
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Neduntheevu (Delft Island), Northern Province
*25.7 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
The Neduntheevu, sometimes known as Neduntivu is the largest island falling in the Palk Strait in the northern parts of Sri Lanka. This is known...
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Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya, Northern Province
52.9 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
The Nagadipa Purana Vihara, houses the famous Rajayathana Stupa which is being worshiped since the 1st Century AD. This place is among one of the...
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Kilaaly Beach, Northern Province
56 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
White sands, salty ocean breeze and calm sea waves make Kilaaly Beach or Kilali Beach is a lovely place for visitors to relax. The lesser known...
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Elephant Pass, Jaffna, Northern Province
71.1 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
The Elephant Pass holds great significance for the country since it is located on the isthmus which connects the island to Sri Lanka’s main...
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Murikandy Pillayar Temple, Northern Province
95.5 km from Dambakola Patuna Sangamiththa Temple - See map
The Murikandy Pillayar temple conveys its importance from its name. Confused? In Tamil, Muri means break, Kandy is the Kandy city in Sri Lanka and...
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