Damilathupa, Damila-thupa, Damilathūpa: 2 definitions
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Damilathupa means something in Buddhism, Pali, the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
A cetiya erected at Pulatthipura by Parakkamabahu I. Its original name was the Maha Thupa, but it was renamed on account of its being built by the Damilas brought as captives from the Damila kingdom. Its circumference of one thousand three hundred cubits was larger than that of all other thupas and, according to the Chronicle, it was built without the aid of any miraculous power. Cv.lxxviii.76ff.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
India history and geography
Damilathūpa corresponds with Mahāthūpa: an ancient locality that once existed near Polonnaruva (Polonnaruwa), Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—To north of the Ālāhana Pariveṇa were:—(i) Uttarārāma, now called Galvihāra, built by Parakkamabāhu I by breaking down the rock near the Mahāthūpa or Damila Thūpa and constructing 3 caves, (a) the Vijjādhara cave, (b) the cave with the Sedent Image, and (c) the cave with the Recumbent Image. (ii) Mahāthūpa or Damila Thūpa, to build which Parakkamabāhu employed Damila prisoners-of-war: it was intended to be the largest thūpa in Ceylon, but the original plan was abandoned and a disproportionate dome was superimposed on the vast basal terraces: it is now known as Unagala-vehera.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Damila, Thupa.
Full-text: Galvihara, Uttararama, Unagala, Vijjadhara, Unagalavehera, Mahathupa.
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