The tree is believed to have grown from the Bo sapling that was brought to Sri Lanka by Sangamitta Maha Theri from India in the 3rd Century BCE, the statement added. The Tribune, now published ...

It was under this tree (Ficus religiosa, called pipal in India and bo in Sri Lanka ... The sapling was planted at Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, marking the beginning of Buddhism.

Sri Lanka is one of the world’s most mesmerising destinations. Similar in land area to Ireland and rich in theatrical ...

visited the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura and offered prayers at the revered Mahabodhi tree. The tree is believed to have grown from the Bo sapling that was brought to Sri ...

In Anuradhapura, President Anura Kumara ... and was planted there in the precincts of the temple. "The tree is believed to have grown from the Bo sapling that was brought to Sri Lanka by ...

In Anuradhapura, President Anura Kumara ... Bodhi temple and offered prayers at the Mahabodhi tree, which is believed to have grown from a Bo sapling brought to Sri Lanka from India by Sangamitta ...

Prime Minister Modi is now here on a reciprocal visit and has a crowded agenda including a visit to Anuradhapura where he will pay homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhiya, grown from a sapling of ...

“Be it in Colombo or Anuradhapura ... planted there in the precincts of the temple. “The tree is believed to have grown from the Bo sapling that was brought to Sri Lanka by Sangamitta Maha ...

The next morning [April 6, 2025], our President and PM Modi will go to Anuradhapura [ancient capital in North Central Province]. They will offer prayers at the Sri Maha Bodhi [Bo tree considered ...

visited the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple in Anuradhapura and offered prayers at the revered Mahabodhi tree. The tree is believed to have grown from the Bo sapling that was brought to Sri ...

He had come to Anuradhapura as a pilgrim, to humbly kneel and pay homage to the sapling of the bo tree that gave shelter to the Buddha. As befits his role as a pilgrim to the sacred Buddhist site, ...