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V2C4+4WM, Thiriyai, Sri LankaMap
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  • dilanm577
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    The first-ever temple built in Sri Lanka

    One of the calm and quiet ancient temples in Sri Lanka, situated in Trincomalee. This temple is considered the first temple ever built in Sri Lanka.

    Reviewed on Nov 24, 2022
  • Irene_From_Green
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    Absolutely beautiful

    Absolutely beautiful and calming place. It is being renovated and that is why you need to give a 500 rupee must donation for 1 person to enter the territory. The are lots of animals peacefully resting...

    Reviewed on Sep 4, 2020
  • 744lahirus
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    World first Buddhist seya

    This temple is world first buddhist seya wich situated in trincomalee aria. This seya build in 2600 years ago by Thapassu and Balluka. They are businessman at that time.

    Reviewed on Sep 10, 2019
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    Hisory.Nature.Buddhism

    One of the most important buddhist temples in the world. Probably the first sthoopa / daageba (ස්ථූප ) in the world is built here. Located in Trincomalee about 47km away from the city (Nilaveli road) ...

    Reviewed on Sep 3, 2019
  • dilashdesilva
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    A must for every buddhist

    Oldest Buddhist stupa in Sri Lanka . A very beautiful journey to top of the sacred hill where this age old temple is . A must visit place for all Buddhists .

    Reviewed on Jan 15, 2019
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