This is a sacred tree located in Anuradhapura. The name of tree Asathu. first this tree was located in Buddhagaya, India. This tree that the Lord Buddha gave shade for enlightenment. Loard Buddha had been staring at this tree for a week, he waiting without batting eyelid it in gratitude. This tree was brought to Sri Lanka around the 3rd century by Ven. Sanghamiththa thero here.
Today it is considered to be the oldest tree ever plated by man.
This is the sacred tree of the Buddhists. They worship this tree with great devotion. Here, Buddhists make prayers for various tasks. Sri Maha Bodhi is planted slightly above ground level. As I have heard, it was planted to protect against wild elephants.
When I was eight years old, I saw this tree for the first time. At the time my uncle was shot while serving in the army and was in critical condition. We held Bodhi Pojas every morning and evening to speed up his recovery.
I have great respect for Sri Maha Bodhi. That is because this tree was an exile for the creation of a sacred religion in this world.
My favorite religious place🙏.
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