Mahameghavana
Mahameghavana, meaning "Great Cloud Garden," was a significant monastery located in ancient Anuradhapura, the first capital of Sri Lanka. This monastic complex was renowned for its grandeur and played a pivotal role in the island's Buddhist history, particularly during the reign of King Kasyapa I and later his son Moggallana I in the 5th and 6th centuries CE.
The monastery was initially established much earlier, but it reached its zenith under Kasyapa I, who dedicated
Archaeological excavations at the site have revealed the foundations of large buildings, intricate carvings, and various