Kiri Vehera

Kiri Vehera

Kiri Vehera is an ancient stupa built by King Mahasena [cite web | url = http://kataragama.org/warrior.htm | title = How God Skanda Helps the Faithful | accessdate = 2007-03-05] 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 3rd century B.C.

[cite web | url = http://www.discoversrilanka.com/places/kirivehera.php | title = Kiri Vehera | accessdate = 2007-03-05]

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External links

* [http://kataragama.net/kiri-vehera.html/ Kataragama Kiri Vehera website]


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