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Abhayagiriya #253723190
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Abhayagiri VihÃÂraÃÂ was a major monastery site ofÃÂ Mahayana,ÃÂ TheravadaÃÂ andÃÂ VajrayanaÃÂ BuddhismÃÂ that was situated inÃÂ Anuradhapura,ÃÂ Sri Lanka. It is one of the most extensive ruins in the world and one of the most sacredÃÂ BuddhistÃÂ pilgrimage cities in the nation. Historically it was a greatÃÂ monasticÃÂ centre as well as a royal capital, with magnificentÃÂ monasteriesÃÂ rising to many stories, roofed with gilt bronze or tiles of burnt clay glazed in brilliant colors.ÃÂ
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