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Mihinthale temple

Mihinthale temple is one of the most sacred temples available for the Buddhists in Sri Lanka. Situated in Anuradhapura Mihinthala temple was built by King Dewanampiyatissa. Situated on a rock where it is believed the commencement of the Buddhism in the country began, Mihintale temple is one of the most sacred temples of Buddhists. It is believed that Mihintale rock was the place, where king Dewanampiyathissa saw the Mahinda Thero who brought Buddhism to Sri Lanka from India for the first time. A visit to this temple is always worth it, whether you are a Buddhist or not as the calm environment along with beautiful scenery of the place will make you don’t want to leave.