Mirisawetiya Stupa

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Mirisawetiya Stupa is an ancient Buddhist stupa located in the historic city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Built by King Dutugemunu in the 2nd century BCE, the stupa is one of the most significant religious monuments in Sri Lanka. It is believed to house a relic of the Buddha, making it an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The stupa stands as a testament to the island’s Buddhist heritage and the architectural achievements of ancient Sri Lanka.

The stupa’s architecture follows the traditional dome-shaped design typical of Sri Lankan stupas, with a central relic chamber. It is surrounded by stone pillars and remnants of ancient monastic structures, reflecting the significance of the site as both a place of worship and a center for monastic life. The Mirisawetiya Stupa is known for its peaceful atmosphere, providing a serene environment for meditation and reflection.

Visitors to Mirisawetiya Stupa can explore the surrounding archaeological site, which includes ancient stone carvings, inscriptions, and smaller shrines. The stupa is located within the Anuradhapura Archaeological Complex, making it a key destination for those interested in Sri Lanka's Buddhist history and ancient architecture.

The best time to visit Mirisawetiya Stupa is during the dry season, from December to April, when the weather is ideal for outdoor exploration. Easily accessible from Anuradhapura, the stupa offers a meaningful experience for those seeking to connect with Sri Lanka's cultural and spiritual heritage.

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Anuradhapura District

Anuradhapura is belongs to the North Central Province in to Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is one of the ancient capitals of Sri Lanka, famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Lankan civilization. The city, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies 205 km north of the current capital Colombo in Sri Lanka.

In the sacred city of Anuradhapura and in the vicinity are a large number of ruins. The ruins consist of three classes of buildings, dagobas, monastic buildings, and pokuna (ponds). The city had some of the most complex irrigation systems of the ancient world, situated in the dry zone of the country the administration built many tanks to irrigate the land. Most of the civilians are Sinhala, while Tamils and Sri Lankan Moors live in the district.

North Central Province

North Central Province which is the largest province in the country covered 16% of total country's land area. North Central Province consist two districts called Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapure. Anuradhapura is the largest district in Sri Lanka. Its area is 7,128 km².

North Central Province has numerous potentials for Investors to start their Businesses, especially Agriculture, agro based industries and Livestock sectors. More than 65% of North Central Province's people depend on basic Agriculture and agro base industries. NCP also called "Wew Bendi Rajje" because there are more than 3,000 medium and large scale tanks situated in the province. Sri maha bodiya, Ruwanweli seya, Thuparama dageba, Abayagiri Monastry, Polonnaruwa Rankot wehera, Lankathilake are Sacred
landmarks.

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