Name: Thuparamaya
Address: Thuparama Mawatha, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, LK
Telephone: +94 252 235 284

Thuparamaya is a place of worship, located at Thuparama Mawatha, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. They can be contacted via phone at +94 252 235 284 for more detailed information.

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Sewwandi Gunathilake

20 April 2018

Thuparamaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the region of King Devanampiya thissa.
Rangika Halwatura

18 April 2018

Thuparama, is known as the oldest stupa in Sri Lanka, is believed to enshrine the collarbone Relic of the Buddha, Mihindu hamuduruwo sent from India by Emperor Asoka after Anuradhapura converted to Buddhism.

The Thuparama stupa, built by King Devanampiyatissa, enshrines the sacred collar bone of the Buddha. There's a believe that this was builnt by Indian artists and with this a set of Sri Lankans were trained on this. This relic, a gift from India, stands testimony to the cordial relations enjoyed by the then Sri Lanka ruler. Further, this believe to be covered with a second skin, a roof, which was supported by series of stone columns. These columns are still existing and the different heights clearly proves this fact.
Lalith Rajapakshe

12 April 2018

You can offer Kapruk pooja after consulting the chief incumbent of the temple, also can buy same from the temple, service of the drummers can obtained at Rs 1000 per person
Stanley Kularatne

03 March 2018

Thuparamaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC).The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.

Thuparamaya dagoba has been built in the shape of a bell. This dagoba was destroyed from time to time. During the reign of King Agbo II it was completely destroyed and the King restored it. What is seen presently is the construction of the dagoba, done in 1842 AD. As of today, after several renovations, in the course of the centuries, the monument has a diameter of 59 ft (18 m), at the base. The dome is 11 feet 4 inches (3.45 m) in height from the ground, 164 1⁄2 ft (50.1 m) in diameter. The compound is paved with granite and there are 2 rows of stone pillars round the dagaba. During the early period a vatadage was built round Thuparamaya.

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Pathum Nonis

15 February 2018

Thuparamaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa (247-207 BC).

The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.

Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also Chaitya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiya Tissa built Thuparamaya in which he enshrined the right collar-bone of the Buddha.

It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism and also the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

According to the Palumekichchawa Inscription, the tank called Madamanaka (Palumekichchawa Wewa) at Upala Vibajaka area had been constructed at a cost of 5000 Kahavanu and donated on behalf of the Bhikkus who were living at the Thuparama temple. It further states that the harvest from the paddy fields surrounding the tank was presented to the Bhikkus at the temple. The inscription is the earliest chiseled stone inscription in which the name of the Thuparama temple is inscribed, and said to be belonged to the reign of King Gajabahu (114-136 A.D.).
Gihan Subodha

13 February 2018

If you are interested on Sri Lanka's history or Buddhist history, you must have gone there.
Anoma Jayaratne

08 February 2018

Thuparamaya is an ancient Buddhist temple in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. Located in the sacred area of Mahamewna park, the Thuparamaya Stupa is the earliest Dagoba to be constructed in the island, dating back to the reign of King Devanampiya Tissa(247-207 BC). The temple has been formally recognised by the Government as an archaeological site in Sri Lanka.
Nadeesha Madusanka

04 January 2018

Beautiful but small dagaba. It is beautiful and give us historical feeling.
Alpin

15 September 2017

It's very hot when we get there. We can not even walk. So it's better if you wear a thick pair of socks since you have to take off your shoes.
Raveendra Jayashantha

04 September 2017

One of the most important place of Buddhists. This place is considered to have all four buddhas’ relic in this place. The supreme Gauthama buddha has disclosed these detailed and has personally visited with other many Arahath monks. If anyone respect this stupa can go heaven directly. So the merits you gain by worshipping this place is unimaginable
Thisaru Nuwan

30 August 2017

That is the first temple beuild in Sri Lanka.This temple was built by king Dewanam piyathissa
Indra Sri

01 July 2017

This is the first Stupa that has built in Sri Lanka by King Devanampiya Thissa. This Sacred Place considers as it has been locked in Lord Buddha's "Dakunu Aku Dhathuwa" (Right Shoulder Bone) which was brought from "Silumina Stupa" in Heaven "Thawthisa".
All of last 4 Lord Buddha's (Kakusanda, Konagamana, Kashyapa, Gauthama) Sacred Dhathu has been locked in in this very valuable place which is calling "Thuparamaya"
Roshan Priyashantha

09 June 2017

Great Sthupa built by King Devanampiyatissa
Sudesh Wedage

27 May 2017

The first dagaba or stupa of Sri Lanka. First buddhist ruler of Sri Lanka, King Devanampiyatissa built this holy place.
Shalaka Gamage

11 March 2017

best & beautiful place for worship
Buddhist temple
Sameera Weerakoon

28 November 2016

One of the oldest dagoba in Sri Lanka.
It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration.
It has been built in the shape of a bell.
King Devanam Piya Tissa built the Thuparama dagaba.
Mickey Raid

01 November 2016

Thuparamaya is a dagoba in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It is a Buddhist sacred place of veneration.

Mahinda Thera, an envoy sent by King Ashoka himself introduced Theravada Buddhism and also chetiya worship to Sri Lanka. At his request King Devanampiyatissa built Thuparamaya in which was enshrined the collarbone of the Buddha. It is considered to be the first dagaba built in Sri Lanka following the introduction of Buddhism. This is considered the earliest monument, the construction of which was chronicled Sri Lanka. The name Thuparamaya comes from "stupa" and "aramaya" which is a residential complex for monks.

Thuparamaya dagoba has been built in the shape of a bell. This dagoba was destroyed from time to time. During the reign of King Agbo II it was completely destroyed and the King restored it. What is seen presently is the construction of the dagoba, done in 1862 AD. As of today, after several renovations, in the course of the centuries, the monument has a diameter of 59 ft (18 m), at the base. The dome is 11 feet 4 inches (3.45 m) in height from the ground, 164 1⁄2 ft (50.1 m) in diameter. The compound is paved with granite and there are 2 rows of stone pillars round the dagaba. During the early period vatadage was built round Thuparamaya.