About Ruwanweli Maha Seya
Ruwanweli Maha Seya is a a fascinating hemispherical structure that has enshrined to shelter and venerate a large collection of relics belonging to Lord Buddha.
The construction is one of the oldest historical significances in ancient Sri Lanka and as per the chronological records it has formed in 140 B.C by the ancient king Dutugamunu. The structure is giant in its dimensions approximately about 103 m (338 ft) in height and with a circumference of 290 m (951 ft) which making the dagoba one of the order and tallest structures in the world.
Location
Ruwanweli Maha Seya which is also called as Swarnamali Maha Seya is situated at the ancient historical city, Anuradhapura that is known as the first ever Kingsland in Sri Lanka.
If you are proceeding to Ruwanweli Maha Seya all the way from Colombo or Colombo international airport you have the options to make your trip by getting to a public bus, train or by private transfers and the drive will be about 4 to 5 hours.
If you proceed to Ruwanweli Maha Seya from Anuradhapura city center you can get into a bus or may be arrange a tuk ride to proceed to the place.
Best time to visit
Holy Ruwanweli Maha Seya is a year around religious, cultural and tourist attraction and you will be welcomed here any time of the year.
Being one of the central Buddhist heritage in the country, Sri Maha Bodi is keep attracting visitors everyday and in case if you make your visit in the high peak pilgrims seasons of June, December, January and on full moon days fall in every month locally called as “Poya Day” you will find the site is full with the local pilgrims which might be not so the best time to make your visit and get the best from your tour.
Also, located at one of the most driest destinations in Sri Lanka the site may often find hot, dry and sunny but it would be better to visit the site during these periods for not to affect your trip from the heavy showers in monsoons.
Ruwanweli Maha Seya is much worth exploring in its serene and pensive setting that would be a promising experience to soothe your mind and spirit and so as you may get the best of the site if you can make the visit during the morning and the evening hours that is less crowded and you will feel tempted to be around the peaceful atmosphere that appeal your senses by the holy chants and the aromatic sensations produced by thousands of incense sticks blown as an offering to the holy site.
Things to see
Being one of the topmost visited and revered Buddhist, historical and cultural heritages in Sri Lanka Ruwanweli Maha Seya is mainly about the believes, norms and practices related Buddhism and so as the things that you get to see here are also very much relatable to Buddhism culture.
The giant dagoba is a quite fascination to behold, and it will amaze the world with its size and the height which produces a cinematic effect of the top of the dagoba seems connecting with the rolling clouds floats above this serene religious site.
Apart from the dagoba you woul love to see the oozing pilgrims and tourists visiting the sites and you may see a lot of mind soothing religious activities are done here by centering the dagoba and also would would see the meditative activities as well.
Editorial Staff at Ceylon Empire Travels are Specialist in Sri Lanka Travel.
