Pilgrims In Anuradhapura, Srilanka. This Photo Was Taken In Anuradhapura, Srilanka On September 29Th, 2012. Anuradhapura Is An Ancient City, Located At A Distance Of 206 Km From Colombo. The City Is In Northern Sri Lanka And Is The Capital Of North-Central Province. Anuradhapura Was Established In 4Th Century Bc. It Was The First Capital Of Sri Lanka And Remained So Until 8Th Century Ad. Anuradhapura Is An Archaeologist's Delight And Contains Several Monuments Of Historical Importance. The City Is Considered Very Sacred By The Buddhists And Is Home To The Largest Dagobas In Sri Lanka. A Dagoba Is A Dome Enshrining Sacred Relics Or The Bodily Remains Of The Buddha, Or Articles Used By Him Like The Alms Bowl And Other Objects Of Veneration. It Is Built In Different Sizes On A Pedestal With A Spire On Top Crowned With A Pinnacle. The Earliest Dagobas Had A Stone Umbrella On Top Of The Dome In Place Of The Spire.

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