Dolukanda Sanjeewani Mountain

Dolukanda Sanjeewani Mountain

Dolukanda Sanjeewani Mountain

Dolukanda is a well known mountain range due to the Dolukanda Raja Maha Viharaya (Dolukanda Buddhist Temple) and it is believed that the mountain is directly linked to the great Indian epic, Ramayana trails Srilanka . In Ramayana story this mountain declared as Dolukada Sanjeewani mountain.This is one of the five Sanjeevani drops in Sri Lanka which located in Kurunegala District. This is one of the popular Ramayana sites of Sri Lanka, where it is believed that the parts of Himalaya Mountain have been felt while it was carried to Sri Lanka by Hanuman.

Sanjeewani in Hindu mythology is a magical herb with super natural powers which of them considered be growing at dark and believing to cure any disease. This mountain or important site of Ramayana Srilanka is situated in Hiripitiya village which is located about 20 KM north of the district capital of Kurunegala.

Explore the mystical Dolukanda Sanjeewani Mountain in Sri Lanka
Dolukanda Sanjeewani Mountain in Sri Lanka: A sacred site for pilgrims

Legend of Dolukanda Sanjeewani Mountain

According to the Ramayana trail Sri Lanka, both Lord Rama and Lakshman were seriously injured and wounded by powerful arrows and fell unconscious during the war with Ravana’s army. So Lord Hanuman was instructed by Sugriva to fetch lifesaving herbs which only grew in Himalayas. It is stated that as he was unable to identify that lifesaving herb himself alone, Hanuman carried out the whole Himalayan mountain range to Sri Lanka. Then it is believed that parts from Himalayas fell on five places in Sri Lanka and those five places declared as “Sanjeevani drops” in Sri Lanka namely Dolukanda Sanjeewani mountain is one of those places which is now considered as one Ramayana site in Srilanka .
Historical importance

Sanjeewani in Hindu mythology is a magical herb with super natural powers which of them considered be growing at dark and believing to cure any disease This legend also explains the abundance of Ayurvedic herbs in this area, was one reason to build the Arankale ancient forest monastery during the period of Anuradhapura.

List of Sanjivani (Sanjeevini) mountains in Sri Lanka

• Kachchativu island in Jaffna
• Northern province of Sri Lanka Thalladi close to Mannar
• Ritigala between Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa
• Dolukanda near Arankale ancient monastery hospital
• Rumassala in Unawatuna near Galle.

Tips / General Information / FAQ’s

Location of Dolukanda Sanjeewani Mountain?

  • At Hiripitiya village near Kurunegala

Is it a hard / moderate / easy trek to Dolukanda Sanjeevani Mountain?

Yes this is bit hard trek and not recommends for senior citizens and travelers with kids what to bring to Dolukanda Sanjeewani Mountain? Adviceable to bring 2 Lts of water / snacks but ensure to bring back all plastics you bring Is it danger to climb Dolukanda Sanjeewani Mountain? Not at all but make sure to go as a group. Beware of wild boars / insects.