Vehera: 1 definition
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Vehera means something in 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.
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India history and geography
Vehera is synonymous with Stupa: an outstanding type of architectural creation of ancient Sri Lanka. Under the influence of Buddhism, there were several changes in the field of architecture in Sri Lanka. The stupa commands a prominent place among these changes.
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.
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Starts with (+0): Veheragala, Veheravatta.
Full-text (+43): Pajina-Nakapavata, Jalakataka, Kiribat, Veheravatta, Hunagiri, Gutapavata, Cetiyaghara, Yatgala, Pahanaviya, Hajiya, Culavika, Mahahumanaka, Hadavika, Sivavika, Unagalavehera, Rupavaticetiya, Udgala, Utara-araka, Uturmegirvatta, Sambada.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Vehera; (plurals include: Veheras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Historical topograhpy of ancient and medieval Ceylon (by C. W. Nicholas)
Chapter 19 - The Anuradhapura district (ancient history and topography)
Appendix 2 - Index of Modern place names
Chapter 14 - The Matale district (ancient history and topography)
A Short history of Lanka (by Humphry William Codrington)
Sri Lanka at the Crossroads of History (by Zoltán Biedermann)
Ivory caskets and temple architecture < [Chapter 6 - Ivory Carvers in early modern Sri Lanka]
Society in Mediaeval Ceylon (by M. B. Ariyapala)
Chapter 10 - The Buddhist church (of ancient Ceylon) < [Part 2 - Religious]
Chapter 13 - Occupations (in ancient Ceylon) < [Part 3 - Social]
Sidelights on History and Culture Of Orissa (by Manmath Nath Das)
Chapter 11 - Kalinga and Sinhala < [Part 1 - Land, People and History]
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)