Seruwila Mangala Maha Chethiya at Seruwawila

Sri Lanka / Tirikunamalaya / Trincomalee /
During the reign of Kavantissa (2nd century B.C.) the Kingdom of Ruhuna was threatened by invaders. The king had to evolve a strategy to prevent a disaster. He was very well aware that there was a buffer state of Seru on the north eastern seaboard of Sri Lanka which was ruled by a prince by the name of Siva. The King finally had been able to solve the problem avoiding military confrontation and as a result he had to build a Stupa at Seruwila.

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Coordinates:   8°22'14"N   81°19'8"E
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