Ruwanwelisaya
The
Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa in Sri Lanka, considered a marvel for its
architectural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. It was
built by King Dutugemunu, who became lord of all Sri Lanka after a war in which
the Chola King Elara, was defeated. It is also known as Mahathupa, Swarnamali
Chaitya and Rathnamali Dagaba.
The stupa is
also one of the Solosmasthana (the 16 places of veneration) and theAtamasthana
(the 8 places of veneration in the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura). The stupa
is one of the world's tallest monuments, standing at 300 ft (92 m) and with a
circumference of 950 ft (292 m).
The
Ruwanwelisaya is a stupa in Sri Lanka, considered a marvel for its
architectural qualities and sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. It was
built by King Dutugemunu, who became lord of all Sri Lanka after a war in which
the Chola King Elara, was defeated. It is also known as Mahathupa, Swarnamali
Chaitya and Rathnamali Dagaba.
The stupa is
also one of the Solosmasthana (the 16 places of veneration) and theAtamasthana
(the 8 places of veneration in the ancient sacred city of Anuradhapura). The stupa
is one of the world's tallest monuments, standing at 300 ft (92 m) and with a
circumference of 950 ft (292 m).
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