Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya, Buddhist stupa in Kotmale, Sri Lanka
The Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya rises 88 meters high above the Kotmale Reservoir, ranking as the second-largest stupa in Sri Lanka.
President J. R. Jayewardene initiated the construction in March 1983 to commemorate over 50 temples submerged during the Mahaweli Development Programme.
The stupa functions as a central religious monument where Buddhist monks and devotees gather for meditation, prayers, and traditional ceremonies throughout the year.
Visitors can reach the stupa through nearby highways and local transportation, with the site offering facilities for religious practices and meditation sessions.
The structure contains a terraced turret designed to house a Crystal Crest Gem, following the architectural plans of Dr. A.N.S. Kulasinghe.
Inception: 1983
GPS coordinates: 7.06953,80.60450
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:49
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