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| Mirisawetlya Stupa, Anuradhapura | |
The Mirisaweti Stupa is a memorial building, a stupa, situated in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. King Dutugamunu (161 BC to 137 BC) built the Mirisaveti Stupa after defeating King Elara. After placing the Buddha relics in the sceptre, he had gone to Tissa Wewa for a bath leaving the sceptre. After the bath he returned to the place where the sceptre was placed, and it is said that it could not be moved. The stupa was built in the place where the sceptre stood. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 2010 |
| Category | Buddhist Architect World Heritage Theme 2: BUDDHA-TeacherOfGods&Mens Buddhist Landscape |
| Type | Postage Stamps |