Kiri Vehera is an ancient stupa situated in Kataragama, Sri Lanka. This stupa probably dates back to the 3rd century BC and is believed to have been built by King Mahanaga brother of king Devanampiyat
Kiri Vehera stupa at night
Stupas, also called dagebas and cetiyas, are considered an outstanding type of architectural creation of ancient Sri Lanka. Under the influence of Buddhism, there were several changes in the field of
Ruwanwelisaya, a cetiya in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.
Mahiyangana Stupa is the first stupa of ancient Sri Lanka
Tissamaharama Stupa across the paddy fields (Gharbaya, Hatharas Kotuwa, Devatha Kotuwa, Koth Kerella and Kotha of the stupa are visible).
Kiri Vihara stupa, Polonnaruwa has the 'Bubble shape'