Mirisawetiya: Most Ancient Dagoba In Sri Lanka

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Mirisawetiya Dagaba was built by King Dutugemunu (161 BC- 137 BC) after the war between King Elara in the city of Anuradhapura which is known as an ancient city as well as a sacred city in the North Central Province.

According to legends from history, King Dutugemunu had deposited the relics of the Buddha in his staff and had gone to Tissa Lake to bathe. When I came back after the bath and tried to take the stick, I was unable to take it. So It is said that the Dagaba was built around it.

Also, after the construction of this, the Maha Sangha was given alms without chillies. Therefore, it is a fact in folklore that this Dagaba has been named as Mirisawetiya.

It is said that about 50 acres of land was set aside for this purpose and it was later renovated by King Kasyapa I as well as King Kasyapa V

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