Buddhist monks praying and reciting in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Buddhist monks at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred fig tree. (ficus religiosa)
This tree is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Bodhgaya in Northern India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was planted here, in Sri Lanka, in 288 BC, and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. It is one of the most sacred relics of the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and respected by Buddhists all over the world.
The gold-coloured metal structure seen here is supporting one of the branches of the tree high above.
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Submitted: 02/01/2021
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Buddhist monks praying and reciting in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
Buddhist monks at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, the sacred fig tree. (ficus religiosa)
This tree is said to be the southern branch from the historical Sri Maha Bodhi at Bodhgaya in Northern India under which Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment. It was planted here, in Sri Lanka, in 288 BC, and is the oldest living human-planted tree in the world with a known planting date. It is one of the most sacred relics of the Buddhists in Sri Lanka and respected by Buddhists all over the world.
The gold-coloured metal structure seen here is supporting one of the branches of the tree high above.
Buy this photo on Getty Images : Getty Images
Submitted: 02/01/2021
Accepted: 04/01/2021