Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that UNESCO’s initiative to protect the historic Sacred City of Anuradhapura should be appreciated and emphasized that Anuradhapura is not only a Sri ...

The International Conference was organized by UNESCO in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka to showcase the universal significance of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura and its associated living ...

UNESCO hosted the International Expert Conference on the Sacred City of Anuradhapura at its Headquarters on 1 April 2025, bringing together over 400 in-person and online participants, including ...

History, significance of Anuradhapura Anuradhapura is a Buddhist pilgrim city and a World Heritage Property. It is also the birthplace of Theravada Buddhism which is the dominant religion in Sri ...

The dawn of the New Year 2025 is further glorified by the meritorious ‘Exposition of the sacred Tooth Relic of the ‘Gautama ...

The 10-day public exhibition of the sacred tooth relic which commenced on April 18 after a respite of 16 years ends today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in the historic city of Anuradhapura ... "Offered prayers at the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura with ...

Anuradhapura was also the center of Theravada Buddhism for many centuries. The ancient city, considered sacred to the Buddhist world, is today a great site of ancient monasteries, covering an area ...

Dispelling all doubts, miraculously, the sacred Relic emerged from the casket, appearing in the sky, radiating a luminous aura. Thereafter, under Royal patronage, the city of Anuradhapura was ...

The temple, a major spiritual and civilisational site, houses the sacred Bodhi tree believed ... will travel together to the historic city of Anuradhapura. They will pay their respects at the ...