kiri vehera
Kiri Vehera Stupa Kiri Vehera is also known as 'the milk stupa', is situated at Kataragama is one of the sixteen sacred places which had been visited by Buddha Shakyamuni. The Kiri Vehera depicts a beautiful relationship between Hinduism and Buddhism. The relationship between Buddha Shakyamuni and Lord Murugan facilitated a peaceful coexistence between Buddhist and Hindu devotees in the region. Important Things Kataragama Kiri Vehera was built by King Mahasena in the 6th century BC This ancient temple is among 16 of Sri Lanka’s most sacred pilgirmage sites known as It is believed that Lord Buddha had visited here during his third visit to the island hence its reverence by Buddhists The stupa measures 95 feet high and has a circumference of 280 feet It is located 800 metres away from the renowned Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya ...