Sri Sangamitta Viharaya in Dabakolapatuna

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  Suneka Somarathne

  :: 19 April 2018 18:18:09

  Very nice temple. It was dark when we go there. Im sure it gives a stunning view if we go in the day time

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  MPR Jayamini

  :: 15 April 2018 07:29:39

  Really nice, peaceful & spiritual place. Amazing beach surrounded by the temple & it was with nice blue & clean as not pollute by people.

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  Dinusha Akmeemana

  :: 05 April 2018 14:00:09

  Wonderful place. Very calm. Sacred place.

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  Kemananda Okkampitiya

  :: 02 April 2018 21:01:51

  The Port of Jambukola or Dambakola Patuna (Sinhalese: දඹකොළ පටුන) is an ancient port to the north of Jaffna, in the Northern Province, Sri Lanka. After Mihindu Maha Thero brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka in 250BC, his sister, Theri Sanghamitta arrived in Sri Lanka with a Sacred Bo Sapling one year later to this port. The temple Samudda-panasala (Jambukola Viharaya) was built commemorating the arrival of the Bo sapling by King Devanampiya Tissa(250-210 BC). Later, the same king planted one of the first eight shoots of the Sri Maha Bodhi, on the same place where he kept the original tree before bringing it to Anuradhapura. King Vijayabahu I (1070–1110) has restored this site. The remains of the vihara, such as the Buddha footprint stone and vatadage seen up to recent times no longer exist there. This port gradually faded in importance while port Mahathiththa/ Mahathota/ Mantota (now Mantai) located at the mouth of Malvatu oya developed as a key intersection of sea-routes and the Dambakola Patuna Viharaya was lost in time. The Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka, the Mahavamsa and Samanthapaasasdika mention pilgrims coming from "Yonaka" country to Jambukola to worship the Jambukola Viharaya in the ancient times.

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  Praveena Arudchelvan

  :: 04 March 2018 15:28:33

  This is a temple which gives you the peace of mind you have been searching for. Best place for Meditation. This is cleaned and maintained by Sri Lankan Navy. The beach next to the temple looks beautiful. However, the road leading to the temple is not carpeted hence takes time to reach than you think. A navy soldier will explain the history of the place in Tamil, Sinhala and English as per your request. This is one of the best places for meditation.