According to the Mahawamsa, the Great Chronicle of Sri Lanka, the Jaya Siri Maha Bodhi sapling, brought to the country by Theri Sanghamitta, during the region of King Devanampiyatissa (205 - 210 BC), was planted in the Maha Meuna Gardens of Anuradhapura. The Bo sapling planted in the Maha Meuna Gardens has today become a Great Bodhi with many branches and rests in majesty being venerable by all Buddhists of Sri Lanka.

The parapet wall constructed in the time of King Devanampiyatissa, has endured the rains, the drought periods and attacks by various invaders for over two thousand years mutely displaying to the world the art and the technical knowledge of stone masons of yore, but presently is in dire need of restoration.

But, restoring it is no easy task. Today’s masons have the ability of restoring the parapet wall, but that task will cost a huge amount of money, about 25 million rupees.

The SANASA enterprise of Sri Lanka has taken the initiative to line up the people of Sri Lanka to support this worthy endeavour.

As a large amount of money is needed for this work SANASA has made arrangements to issue tickets valued at Rs. 100/= each to achieve this purpose. This scheme launched under the guidance advice of Pandit Shasthravedi Ven. Pallegama Sirisumana Dhammarakkhitha Sirinivasa Nayaka Thera, the Chief Incumbent of the Atamasthanaya, Anuradhapura, is currently in operation at all branches of the SANASA Development Bank and all primary SANASA Branch Associations. Former Secretary to the President, K. H. J. Wijedasa is the Chairman of this Sri Maha Bodhi Development Fund.