Mirisawetiya Vihara, Buddhist stupa in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
The Mirisawetiya Vihara features a white dome structure reaching 192 feet in height and 141 feet in diameter at its base point.
King Dutugamunu ordered the construction of this religious monument between 161 and 137 BCE after defeating Tamil forces and uniting Sri Lanka.
The stupa received its name from a significant event where King Dutugamunu neglected to share his chili dish with Buddhist priests before eating.
The current structure, completed in 1993, incorporates original remains following a collapse in 1987 during restoration attempts.
The location for the stupa was determined when King Dutugamunu's imperial scepter containing Buddha's relic became fixed to the ground during a festival.
Location: Anuradhapura
GPS coordinates: 8.34500,80.38889
Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:05
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