Name: Matara Bodhiya
Address: Main St, Matara, Sri Lanka, LK
Telephone: +94 412 222 983

Matara Bodhiya is a place of worship, located at Main St, Matara, Sri Lanka. They can be contacted via phone at +94 412 222 983, visit their website matarabodhiya.org for more detailed information.

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Main St, Matara

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Anonymous

05 May 2018

this is very famous place within southern people
Anonymous

16 April 2018

Sacred place with Bo tree and well known place in the town.
According to Wikipedia,
Its origin can be traced back to a tragic story centred on King Kumara Dharmasena or Kumaradhatusena son of King Kasyapa of Sigiriya (512-522 AD) and his closet friend, Kalidasa, a famous dramatist and poet. According to the tale the king whilst in the amorous company of a courtesan, spied a bee entangled in the petals of a lotus flower, inspired he wrote two poetic lines. He then offered a reward to anybody who could complete the other two stanzas to his poem. The cunning courtesan seized the opportunity took the verse to Kalidasa, who completed the poem. The courtesan then murdered Kalidasa in order to keep the reward for herself, concealing the body. The king however instantly recognised his friend's handwriting bringing the whole murderous ruse to light. When Kalidasa's dead body was taken to the funeral pyre for cremation, the grieving king unable to control his grief over the death of his beloved friend, threw himself into the burning flames and immolated himself. Upon witnessed this tragedy, five official queens also leapt into the flames to their deaths.[1][2]

Local legend has it that seven Bo trees were planted over the seven tombs. These seven Bo trees are known locally as the "Hath Bodhis" and are said to be still surviving at six different places around Matara. Matara Bodhiya is one of those trees. It is respected and protected by the local buddhists.

In 1783 when the Dutch ruled Matara, a Dutch General is alleged to have cut down those seven Bo trees and had used their timber for the construction of local buildings, with only one having survived.
Anonymous

08 April 2018

Matara Bodhiya is a famous landmark of Matara city. It is located just infront of Uyanwaththa play ground and attracts buddhists very much. There is a bus stop next to the premises and therefore people who come for their buses normally visit the place before their journies.
This temple has a huge shrine area with a sacred bo tree and a small pagoda.
Anonymous

21 January 2018

Buddhist Religious Temple.
Nice place to free your mind.
Many Facilities in here.
Anonymous

14 January 2018

A Sacred place. Buddhist devotees worship there faithfully. Anyone can go there. But make sure that to behave respectfully. "May Lord of Matara Bodi Bless you all"
Anonymous

06 January 2018

Very Sacred and ancient Bodhi tree. You should find a separate parking lot as the place is situated in the heart of matara town amidst of heavy traffic
Anonymous

21 December 2017

A buddist place. So.. Nice
Anonymous

25 November 2017

It is very important place for buddhist people.all religions people respect to this place.
Anonymous

29 October 2017

This is the iconic place of the Matara city, you can get the mind full of peace in the middle of the busy town. I invite whenever you going through Matara stop few minutes here, you can get your mind relax. May the Triple gem bless you..!!!
Anonymous

08 October 2017

Buddhist shrine which is very famous. One of the iconic symbols in the city. Lot of welfare projects are conducted with the money we donate.
Anonymous

09 September 2017

A Most Valuable place in the Matara city for Buddhist.
if you need relax your mind you can visit this place.
Anonymous

15 August 2017

This is the most eye-catching place in this busy city
Anonymous

18 July 2017

Whenever we go to matara like to stop few minitues here. Really relaxing.
Cooool
Anonymous

11 May 2017

Best place to relax your mind
Anonymous

11 May 2017

Though it is located in a major town can have peace and harmony as soon as enter the premises.
Anonymous

29 January 2017

Top religious and sacred place in Matara. The bodhi arakshaka sabhawa, a governing board which manages the activities here does so many charity work with the collected money from their tills.
Anonymous

29 August 2016

Matara Bodhiya is a Sacred Fig tree in Matara, Sri Lanka.

Its origin can be traced back to a tragic story centred on King Kumara Dharmasena or Kumaradhatusena son of King Kasyapa of Sigiriya (512-522 AD) and his closet friend, Kalidasa, a famous dramatist and poet. According to the tale the king whilst in the amorous company of a courtesan, spied a bee entangled in the petals of a lotus flower, inspired he wrote two poetic lines. He then offered a reward to anybody who could complete the other two stanzas to his poem. The cunning courtesan seized the opportunity took the verse to Kalidasa, who completed the poem. The courtesan then murdered Kalidasa in order to keep the reward for herself, concealing the body. The king however instantly recognised his friend's handwriting bringing the whole murderous ruse to light. When Kalidasa's dead body was taken to the funeral pyre for cremation, the grieving king unable to control his grief over the death of his beloved friend, threw himself into the burning flames and immolated himself. Upon witnessed this tragedy, five official queens also leapt into the flames to their deaths.[1][2]

Local legend has it that seven Bo trees were planted over the seven tombs. These seven Bo trees are known locally as the "Hath Bodhis" and are said to be still surviving at six different places around Matara. Matara Bodhiya is one of those trees. It is respected and protected by the local buddhists.

In 1783 when the Dutch ruled Matara, a Dutch General is alleged to have cut down those seven Bo trees and had used their timber for the construction of local buildings, with only one having survived.
Anonymous

26 May 2016

Place of worship not only of Buddhists but almost all who pass the place by vehicles. Funds that are collected by way of donations are spent as charity to maintain wards in the hospital and to run a elders /children's home.