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To reach this site, proceed 12 km on Vavunia-Mannar Road and turn right at the Puwarasankulam Junction, pass Iranaiileppukulam Junction, turn left at Makkandi Junction and proceed 1 km up to the spill of the Seddikulam Reservoir. The site is located a further 750 m to the forest (eastwards).
There is a solitary stupa in the middle of the forest. There is a hole dug by treasure hunters in the centre of the stupa. The diameter of the stupe is 12-15m and the height is about 1.5m. The hole dug in the middle is 4.5m in diameter and about 1m in depth. There are bricks of few sizes and there are bricks with mouldings on the stupa itself.
References
- Asanga, M.V.P.K. and Nishantha, I.P.S. (2018) in මන්නාරම දිස්ත්රික්කය. Colombo , Sri Lanka: Department of Archaeology, p 138.
- The Green Movement of Sri Lanka (no date) Guide to Archaeological Values for Tourism in Mannar District. The Green Movement of Sri Lanka.
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| Via : Palampiddi Road Total Distance : 23 km Travel Time: 45 Minutes Time to Spend: Around 30-60 Minutes Driving Directions : View on Google Map |
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