Thuparamaya is the earliest documented Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka . Its building dates to the arrival of Mahinda Thera (Mahindagamanaya) and the introduction of Buddhism to the island.
7-651: Located within the sacred precinct of Mahamewna park , the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed on the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC). The temple has been recognised by the Government and listed as a protected archaeological site in Sri Lanka . Thuparamaya is closely linked to Mahinda Thera , the envoy sent by King Ashoka to Sri Lanka, bringing Theravada Buddhism and Chaitya worship to
14-595: A cost of 5000 Kahavanu and donated on behalf of the Bhikkus who were living at the Thuparama temple. It further states that the harvest from the paddy fields surrounding the tank was presented to the Bhikkus at the temple. The inscription is the earliest chiseled stone inscription in which the name of the Thuparama temple is inscribed and said to belong to the reign of King Gajabahu (114-136 A.D.). Thuparamaya dagoba
21-514: A plinth 11 feet 4 inches (3.45 m) off the ground, and the entire structure is 164 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft (50.1 m) in diameter. The compound is paved with granite with two rows of stone pillars ringing the dagoba. These are remnants of the roofed vatadage once built over Thuparamaya. This article about a building or structure in Sri Lanka is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Mahamevn%C4%81wa Gardens Mahamevnāwa (Mahāmēgha, Pali : Mahāmeghavana )
28-473: Is an ancient park in Anuradhapura , Sri Lanka . It was created by King Mutasiva (367 - 307 BC) whose name is in the history as the first king who structured a park. He who was the son of King Pandukabhaya and the father of King Devanampiya Tissa . King Pandukabhaya is the founder of the city of Anuradhapura. King Mutasiva, after succeeding his father, formed two royal gardens which was located to
35-665: The island. At Mahinda's request, King Devanampiya Tissa built Thuparamaya to enshrine the right collar-bone of the Buddha , thus the claim to be the first stupa built in Sri Lanka . It also marks the formal arrival of Buddhism. The name Thuparamaya comes from " stupa " and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks. According to the Palumekichchawa Inscription , the tank called Madamanaka (Palumekichchawa Wewa) at Upala Vibajaka area had been constructed at
42-508: The south and outside the ancient capital city of Anuradhapura. The garden called Nandana (Jōtivana) was situated immediately after the south gate and then was the Mahāmēgha. At the auspicious time the park was being started, there was an unusual fall of very heavy rain so the garden was named " maha (=heavy) megha (=shower)". According to Mahavamsa , the garden had been full of various kind of trees so with fruits and flowers. The park
49-400: Was built in the shape of a bell. This dagoba was destroyed from time to time. By the reign of King Aggabodhi II the site was in ruins and was fully restored by royal edict. The current construction of the dagoba dates to the 1842 rebuilding. As of the 21st century after repeated renovations over centuries, the monument has a diameter of 59 ft (18 m), at the base. The dome is raised on
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