Ruwanweli Maha Seya🙏

                                     Ruwanweli seya built by King Dutugemunu. There are many stories about this dagoba. It is said there was a tree in the past at the place where this dagoba was built and that a tree goddess (Swarnamali goddess) on that tree. The king requested the goddess to cut down the tree and built this dagoba. The goddess then said she would like the request if her name was given to this dagoba. The king consented to this and named this dagoba as "Swarnamali Dagoba". History states that king Dutugemunu died before the construction of this dagoba was completed.

                     This dagoba is one of the most revered dagobas in Sri Lanka. This is located in the sacred city of Anuradhapura. It is a place that attracts the attention of foreign tourists. 

                        When I was eight years old, I saw this dagoba for the first time. This dagoba is a very large. I feel refreshed as I walk around the dagoba. I think a lot of time "How much effort did it take to build such a large dagoba?" 

                                                    I have great respect for Ruwanweli Maha Seya.🙏