Thuparama Dagoba , Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
About Thuparama Dagoba
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 Mahinda Thera, son of Ashoka, and gave it to the then king Devanampiyatissa who enshrined the Relic by building a Stupa over it. This Dagoba, dating back to 3rd century BC, is the oldest one in the country as it was built during the earliest days of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It had gone through many destructions and renovations
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32 - 25 ° C
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Places to Visit near Thuparama Dagoba
Ruwanwelisaya, North Central Province
0.8 km from Thuparama Dagoba - 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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Jethawanaramaya Stupa, North Central Province
1.3 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Lankarama Stupa, North Central Province
1.5 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Lovamahapaya, North Central Province
1.6 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Mirisawetiya Vihara, North Central Province
1.7 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi Temple, North Central Province
2.1 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Abhayagiri Dagoba, North Central Province
3 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Isurumuniya, North Central Province
3.2 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Mihintale, Anuradhapura, North Central Province
13 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Kaludiya Pokuna Forest, North Central Province
14.1 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Isinbassagala, North Central Province
32.3 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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Wasgamuwa National Park, North Central Province
*54.9 km from Thuparama Dagoba - See map
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