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Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya

Summary by Atlas Obscura
Completed in 2016 after a 33-year construction period, the Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya is an intriguing addition to the cultural landscape of Sri Lanka. With a height of 289 feet and a diameter of 200 feet, this stupa is the second largest in the country. The existence of this stupa is inextricably linked to the huge hydroelectric power station a few miles down the road. In 1961, Sri Lanka embarked on the largest development project to date: the …

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Atlas Obscura broke the news in on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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