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Thuparamaya Dagoba — Anuradhapura

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District

Anuradhapura

Province

North Central

Best for

Pilgrims and first-time visitors; see the first stupa of Sri Lanka

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About this place

Small bell-shaped dagoba near the Bodhi tree, enshrining a collarbone relic of the Buddha. A quick stop on the sacred-precinct circuit, best combined with Ruwanwelisaya and Lovamahapaya. Included in the Sacred City ticket; modest dress required.

Visitor brief

Good to know before you go

• A quick stop on the sacred-precinct circuit; combine with Ruwanwelisaya and Lovamahapaya.
• Modest dress required; remove shoes on the terrace.
• Included in the Sacred City ticket (~USD 25-30 for foreigners).
• Active worship site enshrining a relic; keep voices low and do not disturb offerings.
• Morning or late afternoon avoids the hot terrace stone.

How to travel there

Near the Bodhi tree in the central sacred precinct; walk, cycle or tuk-tuk within the Sacred City.

Where to stay

Anuradhapura town: mid-range hotels and pilgrim guesthouses; budget lodges near stations.

Nearby places

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, Ruwanwelisaya, Lovamahapaya (Brazen Palace), Isurumuniya Rock Temple

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