Mirisawetiya

More than 2100 years ago,  Mirisawetiya is one of the oldest dagabas in Sri Lanka. Built by the great King Dutugemunu, this masterpiece structure is a must see for all visitors to the holy city of Anuradhapura.

It is believed that the great King Dutugemunu made here many desires that have come true during his life.

After placing the Buddha's relics on the scepter, she had gone to Tissa Wewa for a bath leaving the scepter. After the bath he returned to the place where the scepter was placed and it is said that he could not move. The stupa was built where the scepter was. He is also said to have recalled that he participated in a cold curry without offering it to the sangha. The Mirisavetiya Dagaba was built to punish her. The area of this land is about 50 hectares. Although King Kasyapa I and Kasyapa V renewed it, it became dilapidated from time to time.