Kiri Vehera

Kiri Vehera is an ancient stupa situated in Kataragama, Sri Lanka. This stupa probably dates back to the 3rd century BC and is believed to have been built by King Mahasena, a regional ruler of the Kataragama area. One of the most popular Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country, Kiri Vehera is among the Solosmasthana, the 16 most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites of ancient Sri Lanka.

Pic by Leelananda Wijesooriya
Pic by Lakmal Jayathilaka
Pic by Saranga Karunarathna
Pic by Senanayaka Bandara
Pic by Thisura Wijesinghe
Pic by HS Official
Pic by Mahesh W
Pic by Harrixon Iruthayanathan

This stupa which is 95 ft. in height with a circumference of 280 ft. is located 800 m North of the famous Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya. Venerable Kobawaka Dhamminda Thera is the present Chief Prelate of Kirivehera Rajamaha Viharaya.

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  • Reference ID: 37082 | Posted: June 13, 2023 | Last Update: June 13th, 2023
  • Date/Era: 3rd century BC
  • Affiliation: Buddhism
  • Tags/Group: 3rd Century BC, Buddhism, Vihara
  • Location: Sri Lanka > Uva > Monaragala
  • Credits: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiri_Vehera
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