Kalutara Bodhiya
Kalutara Bodhiya is a Bodhi tree (sacred fig) located in Kalutara, Western Province of Sri Lanka. Situated on the Galle Colombo main road, by the side of Kalu River just south to the Kalutara city, it is believed to be one of the 32 saplings of the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. A Buddhist temple Kalutara Viharaya and a modern Stupa, Kalutara Chaitya are located in close proximity to this sacred fig. One of the most venerated religious place in Sri Lanka, hundreds of Buddhists and foreign tourists visit this religious place daily.
| Kalutara Bodhiya | |
|---|---|
Kalautara Bodhiya | |
| Species | Bodhi (Ficus religiosa) |
| Location | Kalutara, Sri Lanka |
| Coordinates | 6°35′13″N 79°57′37″E |
| Date seeded | According to chronicles the first sapling was planted around in 2nd century BC |
| Custodian | Kalutara Bodhi Trust |
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