Sirimeghavanna of Anuradhapura
| Sirimeghavanna | |
|---|---|
| King of Anuradhapura | |
| Reign | 4th century |
| Predecessor | Mahasena |
| Successor | Jettha Tissa II |
| Dynasty | House of Lambakanna I |
| Father | Mahasena |
Sirimeghavanna, also known as Kirthi Sri Meghavarna and Kithsirimevan was King of Anuradhapura in the 4th century. According to the traditional chronology, he ruled during 304-332 CE; the modified chronology adopted by modern scholars such as Wilhelm Geiger assigns his reign to 352-379 CE.[1]
He succeeded his father Mahasena as King of Anuradhapura and was succeeded by his brother Jettha Tissa II.[2]
Importance
The sacred relic of the tooth of the Buddha was brought to Sri Lanka during the reign of this king[3] who welcomed it with great respect, ushered them to his capital and enshrined it in Meghagiri Viharaya, presently known as Isurumuniya in Anuradhapura. In order to honor the sacred tooth relic, an annual procession called dalada perahera begins from the era of this king.[2]
In popular culture
In the 2014 Sinhala film Siri Daladagamanaya, the role of Sirimeghavanna is played by Udara Rathnayake.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ R. C. Majumdar (1981). A Comprehensive History of India. 3, Part I: A.D. 300-985. Indian History Congress / People's Publishing House. p. 37. OCLC 34008529.
- 1 2 Cunha, Goseph Gerson (2001). Memoir on the History of the Tooth-relic of Ceylon: With a Preliminary Essay on the Life and System of Gautama Buddha. New Delhi / Madras: Asian Educational Services. p. 38. ISBN 81-206-1173-X.
- ↑ Thomas, Edward J. (2000). The Life of Buddha As Legend And History. New Delhi: Asia Educational Services. p. 163. ISBN 81-206-0979-4.
- ↑ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
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Sirimeghavanna of Anuradhapura Born: ? ? Died: ? ? | ||
| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mahasena |
King of Anuradhapura 304–332 |
Succeeded by Jettha Tissa II |
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