{"id":69626,"date":"2021-07-23T03:29:27","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T03:29:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=69626"},"modified":"2021-07-23T03:29:27","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T03:29:27","slug":"rajagala-magnificence-of-sri-lankas-prehistoric-era-by-arundathie-abeysinghe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/rajagala-magnificence-of-sri-lankas-prehistoric-era-by-arundathie-abeysinghe\/","title":{"rendered":"Rajagala &#8211; magnificence of Sri Lanka\u2019s prehistoric era By Arundathie Abeysinghe"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Rajagala &#8211; magnificence of Sri Lanka\u2019s prehistoric era<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>By Arundathie Abeysinghe<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-49149 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Ms.-Arundathie-Abeysinghe.jpg\" alt=\"Ms. Arundathie Abeysinghe\" width=\"212\" height=\"192\" \/>Sri Lanka is a small island state in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), strategically located at the crossroads of major shipping routes to South Asia, the Far East as well as the continents of Europe and America. Located southeast of the Indian subcontinent with a total area of 65,610 square kilometers, this tiny island with its misty mountains, gushing waterfalls, rolling carpets of green tea, pristine beaches, wildlife parks as well as historic and prehistoric archaeological sites make Sri Lanka an attractive tourist destination for travelers all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Located in Rajagalatenna in the Eastern Province, Rajagala (The Monarch\u2019s Rock) or Rajagalatenna is a magnificent prehistoric site of immense archaeological value, yet, rarely visited by local and foreign tourists. Located 1,038 feet (approximately 316 meters) above sea level, Rajagala is situated in a sparsely populated area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Located in *Ampara District, Rajagala is a rugged thickly forested mountain and comprise more than 600 prehistoric ruins, approximately 100 ancient <em>dagobas<\/em> (<em>stupas<\/em>), monuments as well as artifacts of immense value. According to scholars, Rajagala archaeological site is equally important as Mihintale Monastery in Anuradhapura (Mihintale &#8211; a sacred site, considered as the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Among the ruins unearthed to date, there are many <em>stupas<\/em>, image and monastic houses, a vast refectory, assembly halls, splendid promenades, rock ponds\u00a0 as well as a gorgeous lake. There are stone steps from many directions to descend to the lake, fine example of skilled craftsmanship of Sri Lankan architects of yesteryear. There is also a traditional drinking storage facility filled with natural spring water.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-69627\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Rajagala-magnificence-of-Sri-Lanka-s-prehistoric-era.jpg\" alt=\"Rajagala - magnificence of Sri Lanka\u2019s prehistoric era By Arundathie Abeysinghe\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">According to archeologists, the massive rock bowls used for storing water at Rajagala are the largest discovered in Sri Lanka.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The most archaeologically significant sites in Rajagala are the cave dwellings of meditating monks with their traditional drip-ledges and several stone inscriptions with *Brahmi inscriptions. There is also an incomplete solitary Buddha Statue in the premises. Ancient rock paintings, moonstones, guard-stones and marvelous wattle and daub separations, still intact are the other historically and archaeologically significant sites in Rajagala.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The <em>stupas<\/em> in Rajagala are different from those in different parts of Sri Lanka as there is a shade of a parasol (<em>chathra<\/em>), instead of a pinnacle on the top of the <em>stupa.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Scholars are of the view that the structure of the <em>stupas <\/em>at Rajagala are of a triangular collection of identical rough-stones, the only such structures in Sri Lanka similar to <em>stupas<\/em> in the high altitudes of Tibet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">According to scholars, what projects from the summit of the <em>stupa<\/em> as a long stone column is considered to be originating from the sacred relic chamber itself, manifesting an image of the Buddha. Hence, the scholars are of the view that the stone shade is fixed as a mark of respect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Over 200 virtuous monks including *Arhats have meditated in the caves in the past. There are stone inscriptions located adjoining the \u2018Mihindu Seya\u2019 (<em>stupa<\/em> of Arhat Mahinda) in Rajagala where according to scholars the sacred remains of *Arhat Mahinda are enshrined, indicating the arrival of Arhat Mahinda to Sri Lanka.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The ruins of Rajagala are spread over an immense area of 1,100 acres (approximately 445 hectares) of forest. But, only a small area, the site of the monuments had been cleared and there are mounds of ruins which have to be excavated in the future. Hence, an in depth research has to be carried out in Rajagala.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">According to chronicles, in the past, there had been four ascending accesses from the four main directions to the plateau, yet only two accesses have been discovered. The access from the east is commonly used from the period the site was known to people, although, another longer path with steps has been added to link with the former path. Yet, the ascent to the plateau takes about one hour.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">There is also another access road to the site which can be reached in a vehicle. But prior permission from the Department of Archaeology is necessary. The last three kilometers of this access route is through a dense jungle infested with wild animals such as wild elephants. Hence, visitors have to use this access road with caution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">According to folklore, Rajagala had been known as Rassagala as a *Raksha tribe had lived in the area during the prehistoric period. During the past, the area had also been known as \u201cGirikhumbila\u201d as the mountain range when viewed from a distance is similar to a resting crocodile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">According to scholars, Rajagala has sufficient research potential for archaeologists for another century.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Ampara<\/strong> \u2013 Located in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka about 360 kilometers east of Colombo, Ampara is the main town of Ampara District.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Arhat<\/strong> &#8211; According to Buddhism, an Arhat is one who has gained insight into the true nature of existence and achieved *<em>Nirvana<\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Arhat Mahinda &#8211; <\/strong>The profoundly sapient Thera arrived in Sri Lanka (former Ceylon) as requested by his father, Emperor Asoka of India (264-267 BC). With the advent of Arhat Mahinda and establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, a socio-religious revolution took place in Sri Lanka changing the life, culture and civilization of people.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Brahmi inscriptions &#8211; <\/strong>The earliest writing system developed in India after the Indus script and considered as an influential writing system. All modern Indian scripts as well as several hundred scripts that are in South Asia, Southeast and East Asia are derived from Brahmi.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Nirvana<\/em><\/strong><em> &#8211; <\/em>Refers to a release from the cycle of death and rebirth, the ultimate spiritual goal of Buddhism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Rakshas &#8211;<\/strong>These are supernatural human beings according to Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rajagala &#8211; magnificence of Sri Lanka\u2019s prehistoric era By Arundathie Abeysinghe &nbsp; Sri Lanka is a small island state in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), strategically located at the crossroads of major shipping routes to South Asia, the Far East as well as the continents of Europe and America. 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