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The Mahiyangana Stupa holds immense cultural and religious significance because it is believed to be the site of the Lord Buddhas very first visit to Sri Lanka. According to ancient texts, the stupa enshrines a lock of the Buddhas hair, making it one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites on the island.
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