Thuparamaya the oldest Stupa of Sri Lankan History is a sacred obeisance in Anuradhapura Sri lanka. Tourists never ever forget to visit this stupa as it is another pride of Sri Lankan tourism. Simply it is located in the north of Ruwan weli maha seya. It is believed that it buttresses the collar bone relic of Gautama Buddha which was an honorable gift from Emperor Dharmashoka as a result of the establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. It was the time where the King Dharmasoka was providing orientation services to establish Buddhism in all Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western countries of the world. Therefore it was much comfortable has any support from our neighboring India. Thuparama stupa was built by King Devanampiya tissa who did a prime duty to establish Buddhism in Sri Lanka in the 3rd century B.C. We can imagine that there might be a colonnade which covered the stupa in a circular area which is also known as ‘Vata Dage ‘as the columns are still remaining around the Stupa. It was revamped by the King Aggrabodhi the second who ruled around the 7th century. By the way, the stupa had to face many destructions and modifications.
In contrast, Thuparama is a small stupa , 20 m in height . The stupa is constructed according to the ‘paddy –heap’ shape but the present shape has been changed to a ‘bell’ shape with the renovation in 1862. Close to the south east side of the dagoba, is a ruined hospital which medicated and looked after the patients. It is evident as soon as you enter the ruined premise that it is a valuable ancient ruin of Buddhism. The environment around the dagoba is a kingdom for monkeys. Here you can see medicinal stone troughs which were used to cure sicknesses like ‘snake bitings’ through baths which were enriched with medicinal potions.
This way of treatment is a fast way of absorbing the herbal medicines to the whole body buttresses commits to healing the body and mind. However, The Thuparamaya Dagoba is well maintained now by the Viharadhipathi and authorities. Some records say that the pinnacle of the Dagoba shrines in various colors when the Sutra and Gatha were recited on Poya days. Regarding this incident, some reporters have captured some photographs of such lights too.Pilgrims believe that because of the arrival of Gods to worship the Relic of Lord Buddha.