The Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya is Sri Lanka's second-largest stupa, a magnificent modern monument built to honor the temples and villages submerged by the Kotmale Reservoir.

Why visit Kotmale Mahaweli Maha Seya

• A Monument to the Lost: The stupa was constructed to memorialize the temples and villages submerged by the Kotmale Reservoir. It honors the people and religious sites lost due to the Mahaweli Development Programme.
• Modern Buddhist Landmark: This is one of the largest modern stupas in Sri Lanka. It was completed in 2016 and stands as a new landmark in the country's central highlands.
• Unique Architectural Design: The stupa has a unique architectural design by engineer Dr. S. Kulasinghe. It allows pilgrims to go inside its body, similar to the Kalutara Stupa. A smaller stupa is also enshrined inside.
• Second Largest Stupa in Sri Lanka: With a height of 88 meters, the stupa is the second-largest in the country. This makes it comparable in size to the ancient Ruwanweli Maha Seya.
• Strategically Located with Scenic Views: The stupa is situated on a hill overlooking the Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir. It offers breathtaking panoramic views of the picturesque Kotmale Valley.