Havitta

Havitta

Havitta

Name for ancient Buddhist stupas in the Maldives

Havitta is a name used to refer the ancient Buddhist stupas in Maldives. The word haviita is believed to have some affinities with the Sanskrit word caitya, used to refer Buddhist sacred places.[1][2] Some of the famous Havittas in Maldives include Fua Mulaku Havitta and Vādū Havitta.

References

  1. [1]
    Forbes, Andrew D.W. (1987). "The Pre-Islamic Archaeology of the Maldive Islands". Bulletin de l'École Française d'Extrême-Orient. 76: 281–288. doi:10.3406/befeo.1987.1726.
  2. [2]
    "Caitya | Buddhism | Britannica".
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