Deeghawapi Raja Maha Viharaya

   Ancient Deegawapi Deeghawapi (Pali: "long reservoir") is a Buddhist sacred shrine and archaeological site in Sri Lanka's Ampara District, with records reaching back to the third century BCE. Water reservoirs, known as "tanks," were an important component of ancient Sri Lanka's hydraulic culture, and temples and cities were erected around them. Legends regarding the Buddha visiting this site, as well as countless allusions to Deeghawapi in ancient chronicles and Pali literature, contribute to Dighavapi's significance. It has also had a part in the region's political history. The Sinhalese kings have settled Moor and Dutch people in the surrounding districts in more recent (medieval) times. The project is planned to be completed by the end of 2023. The Mahavamsa, a 5th-century chronicle, and the Dipavamsa, an earlier chronicle, both contain a blend of legend and historical truths. According to these records, the Buddha personally visited the village...