Dambakola Patuna
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Entry Fee : Free
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Dambakola Patuna, Jaffna Overview
Dambakola Patuna, or the fort of Jambukola, is one of the most ancient venues of the country. This monument has a rich history, and the port holds a lot of importance and significance for the Buddhist community. The reason that the port is of both a historical and religious significance is that in 249BC, one of the saplings of the Bodhi tree, the tree under which Buddha was enlightened was brought to the country and planted, along with a stupa, but today, no such remains are found. The Sri Lankan navy has built a replica of the stupa and have even planted the Bodhi tree for the Buddhism followers.
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The port has a religious significance, as it is believed that in 249BC, the Bodhi tree sapling, the tree under which Buddha was enlightened was brought to the country of Sri Lanka along with a stupa, but no such remains have been found in the present. But to restore the religious importance of the port, the Sri Lankan Navy has planted a Bodhi tree sapling and has also built a temple with a stupa inside of it.
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