Located in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, travel to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi site a sacred fig tree that holds great spiritual significance for Buddhists. It is believed to be a sapling from the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. The sapling was brought to Sri Lanka by Sangamitta, the daughter of Emperor Asoka, in the 3rd century BCE.
When you visit the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi site, you’ll have the opportunity to experience the serene atmosphere, pay your respects to this sacred site, and learn about the tree’s rich history and spiritual significance. Our tours in Sri Lanka offer the chance to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi site and its fascinating history.
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi site Sri Lanka
“Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi site is a sacred and revered site in Sri Lanka, renowned for being home to the oldest living human-planted tree with a known planting date.”
Curiosities about Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi:
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is located in the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
- The tree is a sacred fig tree, believed to be a sapling from the original Bodhi tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
- It is the oldest living human-planted tree with a known planting date.
- Visa on arrival or ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is available for many nationalities, and you can travel to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.
Visit Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi site
Experience the serene atmosphere surrounding the sacred tree, which Buddhists have venerated for over two millennia.
Pay your respects at the sacred site, and join the many devotees who come to pray and make offerings.
Learn about the tree‘s rich history, spiritual significance, and journey from India to Sri Lanka.
Map of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Discover Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
- Serene Atmosphere: Experience the serene and spiritually charged atmosphere surrounding Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.
- Sacred Site: Pay your respects and join the many devotees who come to pray and make offerings at this revered location.
- Rich History: Learn about the tree’s fascinating history, spiritual significance, and journey from India to Sri Lanka.
Travel to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi site
List of tours in Sri Lanka that travel to Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi.
Photos of Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
Images of the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi showcasing its spiritual significance and serene atmosphere in Sri Lanka.
