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The Kalutara Chaitya is a modern Buddhist stupa located in Kalutara, Sri Lanka, notable for its hollow interior design, which allows visitors to enter the structure. Completed in the late 20th century, the massive, all-white dagoba sits prominently near the Kalu River and the main road. Inside, the walls are decorated with murals depicting stories from Buddhist scriptures, serving as an active site of worship for local Buddhists and a landmark for travelers.
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What is the Kalutara Chaitya?
The Kalutara Chaitya is a modern Buddhist stupa in Kalutara, Sri Lanka. It is also known as the Gangatilaka Vihara Chaitya and stands near the Kalu River.
Can visitors enter the Kalutara Chaitya?
Yes, the stupa is notable because its interior is hollow and visitors can enter it. This differs from many solid dagobas, which are designed mainly for viewing and circumambulation from outside.
Where is the Kalutara Chaitya located?
It is in Kalutara, on Sri Lanka's western coast, near the Kalu River and the main coastal road. The white structure is a prominent local landmark.
Is the Kalutara Chaitya an ancient stupa?
No, it is a modern religious structure completed in the late twentieth century. Its design follows the Sri Lankan Buddhist dagoba tradition while providing an interior space for visitors.
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