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Sandagiri Seya |
Sandagiri Maha Seya (Sinhala: සඳගිරි මහ සෑය) is a modern gigantic Stupa nestled within the grounds of the Sandagiri Maha Viharaya in Hanthana in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. The Stupa is claimed to be the largest of its kind in the district. The Viharaya serves as a hub for religious activities and cultural events.
History
The commencement of construction of the temple, including the gigantic Stupa, commenced on 27 January 2017, under the guiding of Buddhist monk Gangasiripura Dhammaloka Thera. The topping ceremony of the Stupa's pinnacle took place on 28 March 2021, followed by the deposition of auspicious objects on 10 September 2022.
Stupa
The Stupa, located a few kilometres north of Kandy town and beyond the Hanthana Mountain Range, creates travelers a picturesque view at the distance. It stands at a height of 33 m (108 ft.) and has a girth of 100 m (328 ft.). Positioned at an elevation of 930 m above sea level, the stupa's terrace provides its visitors a magnificent 180-degree panoramic view of the surrounding landscape including the Hanthana Mountain Range, the rugged cliffs of Katusukonda and Uragala, the valley of the Mahaweli Ganga River.