12/05/2025
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Abhayagiriya:
Abhayagiriya, located in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is one of the most significant and grand monastic complexes of the ancient world, founded in the 1st century BCE by King Valagamba. Originally built as a stupa and later expanded into a vast monastic institution, it served as a major center for Theravāda and Mahayana Buddhist teachings. Standing at around 75 meters today, the Abhayagiriya Stupa was once among the tallest monuments of its time, constructed with millions of bricks and surrounded by intricate ruins and sculptures. It remains a powerful symbol of Sri Lanka's rich religious and architectural heritage.
