Dakkhina Stupa, Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
The Dakkhina Stupa stands as a large brick structure with three concentric ambulatories and measures 564 feet in circumference at its base perimeter.
Initially misidentified as Elara Sohana, Professor Paranavitana confirmed the actual identity of this structure as Dakkhina Stupa during excavations in 1946.
The stupa holds religious significance as a sacred Buddhist monument, representing one of the six major dagabas in the ancient city of Anuradhapura.
Archaeological excavations at the site, which began in 1896, revealed limestone relic caskets, though work ceased in 1900 due to financial constraints.
The structure contains the longest slab inscription discovered in Sri Lanka, detailing donations for maintaining the Dakkhina Vihara established by King Vattagamani Abhaya.
Location: Anuradhapura
GPS coordinates: 8.34111,80.39500
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:27
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