Sri mha bodhiya

 

Sri Maha Bodhiya is a sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is one of the most revered religious sites for Buddhists, as it is believed to be a sapling from the original Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India, under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. 

Planted in 288 BCE, it is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. The Sri Maha Bodhiya is part of the Mahamewna Gardens and is a place of pilgrimage for devotees seeking blessings, protection, and spiritual enlightenment. Over the centuries, the tree has been carefully protected by kings and monks, making it a symbol of Sri Lanka’s deep Buddhist heritage. Today, it remains an important site for rituals, meditation, and religious ceremonies.

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