10 Rupees Monaragala

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Scripts: Latin, Sinhala

Lettering:
10
TEN RUPEES
SRI LANKA
2013

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The Kataragama religious complex is a collection of modest shrines, of which one, dedicated to Kataragama deviyo (also known as Skanda, Murukan or Kartikeya), is the most important.
Murukan is Sri Lanka's guardian deity: 'The red god seated on the blue peacock, ever young and resplendent' is the Tamils' favorite god.
Kataragama is also home to the ancient Buddhist stupa Kiri Vehera.


photo by Raja Ravi Varma [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

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Le complexe religieux de Kataragama est un ensemble de sanctuaires modestes, dont l'un, dédié à Kataragama deviyo (aussi appelé Skanda, Murukan ou encore Kartikeya), est le plus important.
Murukan est une divinité gardienne du Sri Lanka : 'Le dieu rouge assis sur le paon bleu, toujours jeune et resplendissant' est le dieu favori des Tamouls.
Kataragama, abrite également l'ancien stupa bouddhiste Kiri Vehera.


photo de Raja Ravi Varma [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Interesting fact

The 10 Rupees (Monaragala) 2013 coin from Sri Lanka features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin depicts the historic Monaragala Dagaba, a Buddhist stupa located in the Uva Province of Sri Lanka. The Dagaba is surrounded by lush greenery and is considered a sacred site by Buddhists. On the other side, the coin features the national emblem of Sri Lanka, which includes a lion holding a sword and a scroll, surrounded by two elephants. This design symbolizes the country's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

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