Kalutara Chaitya

stupa in Kalutara

#1 in Kalutara / #91 in Sri Lanka

by Yoshan Bisanka

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Kalutara Chaitya, also known as the Kalutara Vihara, is a prominent Buddhist stupa located in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. This striking dome-shaped structure is one of the few hollow stupas in the world, allowing visitors to enter and view intricate murals depicting the life of the Buddha. The chaitya is situated near the Kalu Ganga (Black River) and serves as a significant religious site, drawing both pilgrims and tourists.

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