Tissamaharama Dagoba Stock Image

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TISSAMAHARAMA, SOUTHERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA, ASIA - DECEMBER 18, 2014: The Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara is a Buddhist temple, stupa or dagoba, built in the 2nd century BC by King Kavan Tissa of Ruhuna. The site was consecrated by Lord Buddha himself, who spent some time in meditation there with 500 arhats (individuals who have reached enlightenment). It is one of the largest stupas in Sri Lanka on December 18, 2014 in Tissamaharama, Sri Lanka, Asia,

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