The Ruwanwelisaya is a most sacred stupa in Sri Lanka, considered a marvel for its architectural design and sacred to many Buddhists all over the world. It was built by King Dutugemunu, who became the lord of Sri Lanka after a war in which the Chola King Elara, was defeated. It is also known as Mahathupa, Swarnamali Chaitya, Suvarnamali Mahaceti and Rathnamali Dagaba.
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