Kiri Vehera
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,897 contributions
Jan 2020
Gleaming white, its name means ‘milk white temple’. It was built by Karakramabahu to honour Subadra, his wife and queen. It has been minimally restored. It still has its original lime plaster. It soars 95’/29m in height with a hefty circumference of 280’/85m.
Written February 6, 2020
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K.A.S. Menaka Meththananda
Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka12 contributions
Jan 2019
This is a stupa believed to have been erected by Parakramabahu-1 on behalf of his consort Queen Subadra. The name Kirivehera literally means 'milk stupa' and probably took its name from the many layers of shining white lime wash originally painted on the surface of the structure.
Written March 4, 2019
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CyprusGrumpy
Reigate, UK109 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Interersting and certainly one to cross off on your tour but I have to say it is just another Stupa. After a bit they become somewhat 'OK Seen that let's move on' . It is notable for being white and hey ho without meaning to be irrelevant it is just another Stupa.
Written February 22, 2019
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Daniel CN
Baixa da Banheira, Portugal200 contributions
Apr 2015 • Couples
Kiri Vehera is known for be one of the biggest stupa in Polonnaruwa. It is part of pollonaruwa complex and is certainly one of the places to visit.
Written April 18, 2015
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Prasanna
Panadura, Sri Lanka3,580 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
Only ancient Dagaba( chiththiya) with original plastering
This is the only ancient Dagaba( chiththiya) with original plastering you can see in Sri Lanka. A testimony to ancient architectural marvel, it’s situated among vast area of ruins believed to be an ancient Buddhist monastery.
This is the only ancient Dagaba( chiththiya) with original plastering you can see in Sri Lanka. A testimony to ancient architectural marvel, it’s situated among vast area of ruins believed to be an ancient Buddhist monastery.
Written December 22, 2014
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sujithkumarasilva
Colombo, Sri Lanka13 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
This is one of the rare stupa with it's original plaster. It has been painted a lot, but, the plaster is original. Milky stupa is made by king Nissankamalla during his reign 1187-1196 AD. Located just very close to Lankathilaka image house. One of the alters around this stupa has been renovated by the archaeological department.
Written November 5, 2014
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BFerdinandes
Colombo, Sri Lanka72 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
second biggest stupa in Polonnaruwa today. Also it is the only stupa to survive the 900 years of forces of nature and still is in the original condition.
This is believed to be the 2nd biggest stupa in Polonnaruwa today. Around the stupa, there are many small brick structures in the shape of stupas which are believed to be burial chambers of high priests.
This is believed to be the 2nd biggest stupa in Polonnaruwa today. Around the stupa, there are many small brick structures in the shape of stupas which are believed to be burial chambers of high priests.
Written August 19, 2014
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Dilash De silva
Ambalangoda, Sri Lanka131 contributions
Feb 2020
This is the second largest stupa in Polonnaruwa, built by a queen of King parackramabahu the first. . Situated next to world famous Lankathilakaya .
Written March 12, 2020
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DipuKV
Pune, India3,166 contributions
Dec 2019
Beautiful stupas and monuments abound in the area. Polonnaruwa is a visual and cultural treat. Go ahead and explore!
Written January 13, 2020
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia8,541 contributions
Oct 2019
This large white stupa is located near the Lankathilaka. It is reputed to have been built by Queen Subadra, one of the wives of King Parakramabahu 1. It's original name was Rupavathi Stupa.
Sign 91 on site states that it probably derives it's present name from the fact that the lime plaster of the dome is better preserved than most other stupas in Polonnaruwa. An impressive sight, the second highest stupa on site at 24.5m height.
Sign 91 on site states that it probably derives it's present name from the fact that the lime plaster of the dome is better preserved than most other stupas in Polonnaruwa. An impressive sight, the second highest stupa on site at 24.5m height.
Written November 17, 2019
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