Mirisawetiya Vihara

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Mirisawetiya Vihara is a significant Buddhist stupa located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. It was built by King Dutugemunu around the 2nd century BCE. The stupa stands as a symbol of ancient Sinhalese architectural ingenuity and is one of the sixteen sacred sites (Solosmasthana) venerated by Buddhists. According to legend, King Dutugemunu constructed Mirisawetiya after a miraculous event involving his sceptre, which contained relics of the Buddha.

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