Thuparamaya
ථූපාරාමය
The first stupa built after Buddhism arrived in Sri Lanka, said to enshrine the Buddha's right collarbone relic and surrounded by ancient stone pillars.
Thuparamaya was built by King Devanampiya Tissa in the 3rd century BCE. It was the first stupa erected after the monk Mahinda brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka, and it is said to enshrine the Buddha's right collarbone relic. The stupa's bell-shaped body was rebuilt in the 19th century, and several rings of slender stone pillars that once supported the round shrine's roof still stand around it. Entry is free. Shoes must be removed and modest dress is required. It lies just north of the Ruwanwelisaya and is a few minutes' walk away.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ruwanwelisaya
- Jetavanaramaya
- Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace)
- Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi
- Lankarama
- Mirisawetiya Stupa
- Eth Pokuna (Elephant Pond)
- Samadhi Statue