Ranmasu Uyana (Royal Park)
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Ranmasu Uyana, located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is a historical garden dating back to ancient times. Translating to "Gold Fish Park," it is believed to have been a pleasure garden for the royalty during the reign of King Agbo II (604-614 AD). This unique garden features a sophisticated irrigation system and several ponds, including the Lotus Pond, which is particularly renowned for its intricate design. Ranmasu Uyana is also home to the famous Isurumuniya Lovers' sculpture, a carved depiction of a couple in a loving embrace. The serene atmosphere, coupled with the historical and artistic elements, makes Ranmasu Uyana a compelling site for both history enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful escape. The combination of ancient ruins, well-maintained ponds, and the artistic treasures scattered throughout the area contributes to its charm and significance.
Krishantha GunawardanaKrishantha Gunawardana
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Ranmasu uyana is situated little away from the Isurumuniya temple car park. I went there with a friend of mine in the late afternoon. This ancient water park used by the kings in the Anuradhapura Kingdom is known to be the place where prince Saliya met his love Ashokamala. Entire park is built by carved stone blocks which are positioned precisely. In rear side of the first pond on a rock wall you could see bunch of elephants playing with water which is an amazing stone carving. In the back side of one of the huge bolders you could see the famous star gate. There are numerous theories explaining this. The park is kept very nicely by the authorities. You could find newly built sanitation facility in the entrance of the park. If you go there in the late afternoon you'll be treated with a beautiful sunset over the Tissa tank which is right next to the park.
Charitha RatnayakaCharitha Ratnayaka
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Ranmasu Uyana, also known as the Royal Park, is a garden complex which is situated in Anuradhapura. It is located in close proximity to the Isurumuni Viharaya and Tissa Wewa. The initial gardens were built during the reign of King Tissa in 3rd century BC. More pleasure related features were added to the garden later during the 8th and 9th centuries. Historically famed loving couple Saliya and Asokamala are believed to have met at Ranmasu Uyana. The archaeologically popular site “Start Gate”, which is believed to indicate communication between humans and extra-terrestrial beings, is located in this garden. If you are getting directions from Google maps, remember that it will show a wrong road. You can go to the Isurumuniya car park and walk towards your right side to find the entrance. The entrance is near the Isurumuniya public washrooms.
Amanda WijesingheAmanda Wijesinghe
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රන්මසු උයන | Ranmasu Uyana A royal garden with ponds for bathing, water system to enhance comfort, a sauna, fruits to eat, music, dancing and various type of entertainment activities and more. It’s so fascination to see how kings experience luxury in ancient times. This expands to 40 acres with a huge lake besides. And especially, what it called to be a star gate is carved on to a stone can be found just a few meters away from a pond, it believed that it was used to connect with the universe. Located not very far from the sacred city of Anuradhapura.
Isuru AbeygunawardanaIsuru Abeygunawardana
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Ranmasu Uyana or Golden Fish garden was a royal garden from 3rd century BC. You can find the famous Star Gate here. People believe that this garden has a history extending to tge period of Ravana. There are pleasure pools which were used by royals for pleasure built in around 7th and 8th Century AD. Water is supplied to these ponds from the Thissa wewa wich is adjecent to the park.
Milinda AmarasingheMilinda Amarasinghe
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One of a great sacred place in Anuradhapura called Ranmasu Uyana. Some peoples wrongly identified it as a star gate or bathing area of royal women. But its a buddhist temple complex. And the star gate sign is about maybe Nirvana. The Lord Buddha preached monks not to search about the galaxy. So why buddhist in ancient times carved that type of symbols?
Creative MasterpiecesCreative Masterpieces
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Ranmasu Uyana is a park in Sri Lanka containing the ancient Magul Uyana. It is situated close to Isurumuni Vihara and Tissa Wewa in the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It sits on approximately 40 acres, and is a noted example of Sri Lankan garden architecture of the pre-Christian era.
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