Kiri Vehera
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Kiri Vehera is an ancient stupa built by King Mahasena[1] and situated in Kataragama, Sri Lanka. It is 95 ft. in height with a circumference of 280 ft. This structure probably dates back to the sixth century BC.[2]
Aluthwewa Soratha Thera is the Viharadhikari of the Kiriwehera Temple Katharagama.
Notes
- ^ "How God Skanda Helps the Faithful". Retrieved 2007-03-05.
- ^ Amarasekara, Janani (13 January 2008). "Blessed Kataragama". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 29 December 2014.
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