Nalanda Gedige | නාලන්දා ගෙඩිගේ - Center of Sri Lanka, Matale (2018)

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Nalanda Gedige (Sinhala:නාලන්දා ගෙඩිගේ ) is an ancient complete stone temple near Matale, Sri Lanka and its original site was considered as the center of Sri Lanka. The building was constructed in between 8th and 10th centuries with Dravidian architecture in (Pallava Style) and is believed to have been used by Buddhists. Also some scholars describe this building is a Dravidian architecture dedicated to a Mahayanaa cult with pronounced Trantric learning and known for an ancient monument of possible Vajrayana (Tantric) Buddhist affinities.

Nalanda Gedige is designed on the lines of a Hindu temple with a mandapa, an entrance hall (originally roofed), a short passage to a bare cello, and an ambulatory round the holy center. A limited number of the original Hindu deity statuettes exist within the temple, however, a statue of the God Kubera appears on the south side of the tympanum over the sanctuary, a feature that can only be seen in Sri Lanka.

The richly decorated facade sections, laboriously reassembled in 1975, are predominantly in the South Indian style. Although they cannot be precisely dated, they are believed to have originated sometime between the 8 to 11th centuries.

One of the most prominent features is the carving of two men in a sexual position with a lion, which is unique and an out of place carving at Nalanda Gedige.

This is also the only place where three different religious devotees of Theravada Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism and Hinduism can worship at the same place.

It's saddening to see how people, especially non-Buddhist/non-Hindus, behave disrespectfully at this place.

Source: Wikipedia

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I’ve done this video to make you aware of the beauty of this place and please don’t misuse this information in order to ruin it. I’ve spent so much of time/money bringing this to you so that you may enjoy it.

I also have a very kind and humble request to make. Should you ever visit this place, you’re kindly requested to adhere to the following in order to save our Mother Nature not only for the future generations but for the current one as well:

Avoid careless/irresponsible/money-oriented/mega tour groups or organizers.

Travel in small groups as Mother Nature can’t afford so many footprints at once. Stick to the designated trails or hardback surfaces at all times.

Minimize the use of polythene/plastic and do bring them back. Please don’t burn them in the wilderness. Even organic/bio-degradable waste is harmful to the nature and animals. Please stick to the simple rule of “if you pack it in, pack it out”.

Use reusable water bottles, plates and cups. Even paper cups/plates are harmful and take years to decompose.

Remain quiet and vigilant. Don’t disturb the tranquility of the nature. Respect wildlife and don’t disturb them in anyway. Also be considerate of other trekkers.

Please collect and bring any litter/garbage left behind by other careless travellers.

Don’t light fires unnecessarily and do try to use portable cookers instead of using firewood when camping. If you must, only use firewood on the ground and don’t cut any trees for this.

Don’t bring any plants back with you or cut any trees/branches unnecessarily..

Don’t use soap/ shampoo when bathing in natural streams as they contaminate them and kill wildlife.

Don’t do anything that harms the Mother Nature.

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