Royal Goldfish Park (Ran Masu Uyana)
Even prior to the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka in the mid-3rd century BC, parks were an integral part of city planning. Among them were Mahamegha Park established by King Mutasiva in the 3rd century BC, Nanadana Park, and the Jothivana. However, when the Great Mahinda Thero arrived in 250 BC, all these parks were donated to the Sanga Community by King Devanam Piyathissa (250-210 BC). While the originator of this garden is unknown, Ranmasu Uyana was likely established as an alternative to all the parks donated to the Maha Sangha.
Legend has it that Prince Saliya, son of the great hero king Dutugemunu (161-131 BC), met his future bride, Asokamala, who belonged to a lower caste of Chandala at this garden. If this is true, the garden was probably established shortly after the other parks were donated.
Today, this park covers an area of approximately 40 acres and is an excellent example of Sri Lankan garden architecture from the pre-Christian era. An inscription found in Vess...
Legend has it that Prince Saliya, son of the great hero king Dutugemunu (161-131 BC), met his future bride, Asokamala, who belonged to a lower caste of Chandala at this garden. If this is true, the garden was probably established shortly after the other parks were donated.
Today, this park covers an area of approximately 40 acres and is an excellent example of Sri Lankan garden architecture from the pre-Christian era. An inscription found in Vess...
Other places in Anuradhapura
- Ruwanweli Stupa
- Abhayagiri Monastery
- Stone Bridge (Gal Palama)
- Isurumuniya Viharaya
- Vessagiriya Aramic Complex
- Padanagara
- Aukana (Avukana) Buddha Statue
- Mirisawetiya Dagaba
- Nakha Vehera
