Thuparamaya

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.

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Religious building.building_name: Thuparamaya
Religious building.native_name: ථූපාරාමය
Religious building.image: SL Anuradhapura asv2020-01 img34 Thuparamaya Stupa.jpg
Religious building.caption: The Stupa
Religious building.map_type: Sri Lanka
Religious building.location: Anuradhapura
Religious building.religious_affiliation: Theravada Buddhism
Religious building.country: Sri Lanka
Religious building.region: Anuradhapura
Religious building.province: North Central Province
Religious building.district: Anuradhapura
Religious building.heritage_designation

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