Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple
Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple
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Asitha G
Colombo, Sri Lanka389 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Our visit to the Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple was a serene and enlightening experience. This temple holds great historical significance in Buddhist tradition, as it is the location where Sangamitta Theri, the daughter of Emperor Ashoka, first landed in Sri Lanka over 2,300 years ago. She brought with her a sapling of the sacred Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. This sapling was later planted in Anuradhapura, becoming one of the most revered sites in the country.
The temple itself is beautifully maintained and exudes a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for reflection and meditation. The views of the surrounding area, including the ocean, add to the tranquil environment. The location also serves as an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and is a testament to Sri Lanka's deep-rooted spiritual heritage.
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Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple is located approximately 20 kilometers from Jaffna, making it an easy half-day trip. The best way to reach the temple is by car or tuk-tuk, and the journey offers scenic views of the northern coast. Visitors should dress modestly, as this is a sacred site. Early mornings or late afternoons are the best times to visit, allowing you to enjoy the temple's serenity in cooler weather. There are a few small shops nearby for refreshments, but it’s advisable to bring water and some snacks along.
We found our experience here to be both spiritually enriching and educational. The temple is not only a place of worship but also a living link to the island's ancient Buddhist traditions. We highly recommend visiting Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of Sri Lanka.
The temple itself is beautifully maintained and exudes a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for reflection and meditation. The views of the surrounding area, including the ocean, add to the tranquil environment. The location also serves as an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists and is a testament to Sri Lanka's deep-rooted spiritual heritage.
Travel Guide:
Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple is located approximately 20 kilometers from Jaffna, making it an easy half-day trip. The best way to reach the temple is by car or tuk-tuk, and the journey offers scenic views of the northern coast. Visitors should dress modestly, as this is a sacred site. Early mornings or late afternoons are the best times to visit, allowing you to enjoy the temple's serenity in cooler weather. There are a few small shops nearby for refreshments, but it’s advisable to bring water and some snacks along.
We found our experience here to be both spiritually enriching and educational. The temple is not only a place of worship but also a living link to the island's ancient Buddhist traditions. We highly recommend visiting Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of Sri Lanka.
Written August 19, 2024
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KusalE
Sydney, Australia287 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
In the 3rd century BC, Arahat Sangamitta, daughter of King Ashoka of India arrived in Dambakola Patuna Port in the northern tip of Sri Lanka with the sapling of the Southern bough of India's Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi under which the Buddha attained Enlightenment. The Bo Sapling was ceremoniously carried to Mahamevuna Uyana in Anuradhapura where it was planted in 288 BC and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date.
Written April 6, 2015
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Chrys_Perera
Colombo, Sri Lanka213 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
This is a nice temple which worth seeing if you are going in the top coastal belt. Recently there had been some developments in this place but the historical value is priceless.
Written March 20, 2017
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Gyan Fernando
Exeter, UK6,488 contributions
Mar 2020
This is an ancient Buddhist site associated with Sangamitta now modernised and maintained by the Sri Lanka Navy. There are no ruins to seeand the Bo tree is also of recent origin.
Entry is free but protocol needs to be observed.
There is a nearby restaurant maintained by the Navy.
Entry is free but protocol needs to be observed.
There is a nearby restaurant maintained by the Navy.
Written March 5, 2020
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maheshika
Colombo, Sri Lanka150 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
This is a newly built temple in a historically significant place.The temple is clean and the surrounding is calm and quite.
Written February 5, 2016
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Samantha W
Colombo, Sri Lanka17 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Dambakola Patuna Sri Sangamiththa Viharaya is a prominent Buddhist religious destination in Jaffna Peninsula
Written March 13, 2015
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Seevali D
Colombo, Sri Lanka8,965 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Seventeen of us travelling as a group visited Dambakola Patuna temple on 7th July 2019, along with our guide. This is a Buddhist temple. Entrance is free.
A gleaming white stupa of modest proportions attracted my attention as we alighted from our group bus. This is however a newly constructed Stupa built on a raised platform. All along the surrounding parapet wall are sculpted elephant heads. The adjoining beach enhances its beauty.
Our guide narrated the history related to Dambakola Patuna before allowing us to wander around. This is said to be the location where Indian emperor Asoka's daughter, the Buddhist nun Sangamiita, landed in Sri Lanka carrying a sapling (tender young plant) of the Bo tree under which buddha attained enlightenment. This sapling with heart-shaped leaves was received by the reigning king Devanampiya Tissa (250 BC - 210 BC), taken in procession and planted at Anuradhapura. This is now a big bo-tree, over 2200 years old and venerated by buddhists. This "Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple" named after 'Sangamitta' was built to honour this event and commemorate theri (nun) Sangamitta.
The bo-tree here had been grown from a sapling of the bo-tree at Anuradhapura. There is a sculpted figure of Sangamitta as well as several attractive monuments and paintings. We come across quite a number of devotees and visitors whilst there.
The Sri Lanka Navy, who built this temple, looks after its care and maintenance. There is adequate parking. At the end of our visit, we relaxed with a cup of herbal tea munching some sweets and biscuits at the Navy-run kiosk adjoining the parking lot.
A gleaming white stupa of modest proportions attracted my attention as we alighted from our group bus. This is however a newly constructed Stupa built on a raised platform. All along the surrounding parapet wall are sculpted elephant heads. The adjoining beach enhances its beauty.
Our guide narrated the history related to Dambakola Patuna before allowing us to wander around. This is said to be the location where Indian emperor Asoka's daughter, the Buddhist nun Sangamiita, landed in Sri Lanka carrying a sapling (tender young plant) of the Bo tree under which buddha attained enlightenment. This sapling with heart-shaped leaves was received by the reigning king Devanampiya Tissa (250 BC - 210 BC), taken in procession and planted at Anuradhapura. This is now a big bo-tree, over 2200 years old and venerated by buddhists. This "Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple" named after 'Sangamitta' was built to honour this event and commemorate theri (nun) Sangamitta.
The bo-tree here had been grown from a sapling of the bo-tree at Anuradhapura. There is a sculpted figure of Sangamitta as well as several attractive monuments and paintings. We come across quite a number of devotees and visitors whilst there.
The Sri Lanka Navy, who built this temple, looks after its care and maintenance. There is adequate parking. At the end of our visit, we relaxed with a cup of herbal tea munching some sweets and biscuits at the Navy-run kiosk adjoining the parking lot.
Written July 16, 2019
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Malith De Silva
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka376 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
An ancient port with historical values...
According to the known history sri sangamitta has brought a branch of sacred bo tree to sri lanka from this port. Nothing can be seen there except newly built temple and monuments.
According to the known history sri sangamitta has brought a branch of sacred bo tree to sri lanka from this port. Nothing can be seen there except newly built temple and monuments.
Written August 30, 2017
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Travellers by Willrich
Colombo, Sri Lanka81 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple is a very calm and historic temple in Jaffna. Superb Location and Holistic Temple
Written July 11, 2017
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Girl From Ceylon
Colombo, Sri Lanka421 contributions
May 2017 • Family
Dambakola Patuna also called as Jambukola Patuna which was used as an ancient port and have great historical value behind that. Though the current look of the temple has modern building architecture the story behind this location is thousands year ago happened.
According to the history this is the port where the Sangamiththa theri landed with the most sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya which is planted in the Anuradhapura city.
The temple located next to the beach and has a great scenic view if you visit in the evening. In the day time after 10.30am it's too sunny and hard to walk in beach. The place has both historical and religious value and can be recommend for quick visit if you travelling to Jaffna peninsula.
According to the history this is the port where the Sangamiththa theri landed with the most sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya which is planted in the Anuradhapura city.
The temple located next to the beach and has a great scenic view if you visit in the evening. In the day time after 10.30am it's too sunny and hard to walk in beach. The place has both historical and religious value and can be recommend for quick visit if you travelling to Jaffna peninsula.
Written May 16, 2017
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