Mirisawetiya Vihara , Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
About Mirisawetiya Vihara
Mirisaveti Stupa, located 1 kilometre to the east of Maha Bodhi, along the banks of Tisawewa, is yet another tourist and religious spot in the ancient capital of the country, Anuradhapura. It was the first dagoba built by King Dutugamunu, a well-known ruler of the country, in 2nd century BC. The story behind the creation of this splendid stupa is that after the king had successfully completed the war with the Cholas, the sceptre that contained the Relic of Buddha was stored by the king in a place before leaving for the water festival at Tisawewa. When he returned, he found the sceptre to be immovable. He then decided to provide a shelter to this relic to safeguard it. This dome, enshrining the sacred relic, rises above the ground to 192 feet. The dagoba was reconstructed many a time and the recent construction was done in the 1990s.
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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple, North Central Province
0.8 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi temple is the centre of tourist attraction in Anuradhapura. Buddhists from all over the world visit this place because it...
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Ruwanwelisaya, North Central Province
1.4 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
The ancient capital of Sri Lanka, Anuradhapura, is the seat of religion, traditions and cultures. Every piece of this land has some historical...
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Thuparama Dagoba, North Central Province
1.7 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Dagoba of Thuparama is one of the many holiest shrines of Anuradhapura. It stores the right collar bone of Lord Buddha which was brought by...
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Isurumuniya, North Central Province
2 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Isurumuniya Rock Temple is a lovely, eye-catching temple, situated close to the Tisa Wewa. The temple stands on rock boulders and is set in...
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Lovamahapaya, North Central Province
2.5 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Lovamahapaya was once a majestic palace with roofs covered with copper-bronze plates, the inner walls studded with precious stones and had a...
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Jethawanaramaya Stupa, North Central Province
3.1 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Jethawanaramaya Stupa, originally 400 feet, was once counted in the list of the tallest monuments of the world and its scale was matched only by...
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Lankarama Stupa, North Central Province
3.2 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Although little is known of the Lankarama Stupa, it is certain that it was built by King Vattagamini Abhaya around 1st century BC. This dagoba...
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Abhayagiri Dagoba, North Central Province
4.7 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Abhayagiri Vihara monastery that sheltered 5000 monks was once the seat of knowledge. It was a thriving centre of Buddhist philosophies that...
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Mihintale, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
14.7 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Mihintale, famously known as ‘Cradle of Buddhism’, is a mountain peak located close to the religious center of the country, Anuradhapura. It...
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Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, North Central Province
15.9 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Kaludiya Pokuna forest in Kandalama has rich biodiversity and the ruins of ancient time are also scattered here. The forest is renowned for its...
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Isinbassagala, North Central Province
34 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
Isin Bassa Gala or Isinbassagala is an unknown place to the tourists but this off beat place can be as surprising as any other famous tourist...
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Wilpattu National Park, North Central Province
54.6 km from Mirisawetiya Vihara - See map
A topographical wonder, Wilpattu National Park is a treat for the eye! Every type of habitat, from shrubbery, dense forests, vast grasslands to...
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