Thuparamaya

Thuparamaya
ථූපාරාමය
The Stupa
Religion
AffiliationTheravada Buddhism
DistrictAnuradhapura
ProvinceNorth Central Province
RegionAnuradhapura
Location
LocationAnuradhapur
CountrySri Lanka
Thuparamaya is located in Sri Lanka
Thuparamaya
Shown within Sri Lanka
Geographic coordinates8°21′19″N 80°23′46″E / 8.35528°N 80.39611°E / 8.35528; 80.39611
Architecture
TypeBuddhist Temple
FounderKing Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC)
Specifications
Width18 m
Height (max)50.1 m

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.

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).[1] The temple has been recognised by the Government and listed as a protected archaeological site in Sri Lanka.[2]

  1. ^ Gunawardena, C. A. (2003). Encyclopedia of Sri Lanka. Sterlin Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi-110020. p. 290. ISBN 81-207-2536-0.
  2. ^ "Archaeological Sites (Map)". Department of Archaeology. Retrieved 20 September 2017.