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The white dome of Ruwanwelisaya stupa in Anuradhapura

Temple · Anuradhapura

Sri Maha Bodhi

The sacred fig tree grown from a cutting brought from India in the 3rd century BC, among the oldest documented trees in the world, surrounded by terraces and offerings.

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Best season
February to September. The heaviest rain falls from October to December.
Time to allow
45 min (at least 30 min)
Best time of day
Morning
Entry
Free entry
What to wear
Cover your shoulders and knees, and be ready to take your shoes off.
Good for
Easy going, families

An active place of worship; donations are welcome.

Around Anuradhapura

The brick dome of Jetavanaramaya stupa, Anuradhapura
The brick dome of Jetavanaramaya stupa, Anuradhapura
The Abhayagiri Dagoba in the ruins of the Abhayagiri monastery, Anuradhapura
The Abhayagiri Dagoba in the ruins of the Abhayagiri monastery, Anuradhapura
Aradhana Gala, the rock summit at Mihintale, above the forest
Aradhana Gala, the rock summit at Mihintale, above the forest

We have no photo of Sri Maha Bodhi itself yet. These show the area.

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