Havitta

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

^ 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.
^ "Caitya | Buddhism | Britannica".

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[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] "Caitya | Buddhism | Britannica".

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