Neelagiriseya is Stupa located in Lahugala-Kitulana National Park. Archaeologists confirm that this Stupa was in existence from the 2nd century B.C.
Neelagiriseya (Lahugala) N eelagiriseya (Sinhala: නීලගිරිසෑය) is an ancient gigantic Stupa located in the woods of the Lahugala-Kitulana National Park in Ampara District, Sri Lanka. History Archaeological evidence has confirmed that Neelagiriseya was in existence from the 2nd century B.C. A rock inscription belonging to the reign of King Kutakannatissa (44-22 B.C.) that was discovered on this premises reveals the old name of this monastery as Uttara Seevali Pabbata Viharaya (Kodithuwakku, 2022). Another rock inscription belonging to the period 3-4 century A.D. records that this monastery received the patronage of a King titled Jetthatissa [(probably King Jetthatissa II: 328-337 A.D.) Kodithuwakku, 2022]. Although the origin of this temple is not clearly known, there are several views about its establishment. According to one of such views, this is the ancient Pasanadipika Viharaya built by King Mahadathika Mahanaga [(9-21 A.D.) Nicholas, 1963; Withanachchi, 2013]. However, some authors believe that this is a work…
