Dambakola Patuna Viharaya (Samudrasanna Viharaya / Port of Jambukola)
About This Place
Dambakola Patuna Viharaya (Samudrasanna Viharaya / Port of Jambukola)
Buddhist temple built to commemorate the arrival of the Bo‑sapling brought by Arahant Sangamitta in the 3rd century BC. Originally at an ancient port (Jambukola / Samudra Pattana) in northern Jaffna. The temple was rebuilt in the 11th century by King Vijayabahu I. The original Bo‑tree and ancient structures are gone; present structures include a new stupa, young Bo‑tree, and temple buildings.
Difficulty
🧭 moderate
Best Time
📅 Best during dry season (avoid monsoon/heavy rains) when sea weather is calm, mornings would be peaceful for pilgrimage / tourism
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Accessibility & Visitor Info
Accessible by road in northern Jaffna (Madagal, AB21). Near the coast. The terrain is flat. Facilities are modest. (Sri Lanka Places)
📖 Legends & Stories
According to chronicles (Mahavamsa), the Bo sapling arrived by sea; the port received pilgrims from far off (“Yonaka” country). The temple was one of the first places to receive one of the first eight shoots of the Sri Maha Bodhi tree.
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9.786335, 79.943344
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