Ruvanweli Seya is located to the east of the Basawakkulama Tank and surrounded by a sand courtyard in Sri Lanka.
- The work was started by King Dutugemunu in 161 BC.
- The massive white stupa is of "water bubble" shape.
- The stupa rises to about 150ft and is crowned with a crystal measuring 1ft.
- At its base is a wall studded with 338 elephant heads with the bodies concealed inside the wall so as to give the impression that they are supporting the edifice.
- It is said that there was an underground passage leading to the interior of the dagaba which only the king was permitted to enter.
- The dagaba is surrounded by four limestone statues of the future Buddha which were added in 8th century.
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