Thuparamaya, Anuradhapura – First Stupa of Sri Lanka
❮ ❯ Thuparamaya was built during the reign of King Devanampiyatissa in the 3rd century BC. It was constructed to enshrine the right collarbone relic of Lord Buddha, brought to Sri Lanka by Arahat Mahindu Thero, who introduced Buddhism to the country. Since then, this sacred stupa has stood as a symbol of peace, devotion…