There is no proof to prove that there wasn’t also such a huge building in India in 2BC. King Dutugemunu has become one of the famous kings among others especially due to Lowamahapaya. It has recorded that there were not only “Uposathagara”, the separate place to stay to monks and also the “Darmashala” or preaching halls to preach and listen Dharma and the stage which was decorated using valuable stones, carvings of Ashtamangala creeper patterns (Liyawel) and the sculptures of mammals. The stage (Mandapa) has seen built in the land where Lowamahapaya is situated.
But, the ruins of it haven’t received yet. This is known as Lowamahapaya because this Mandhir’s roof has covered with copper slates. The unique mandhir Lowamahapaya was destroyed due to an accident during the period of king Saddathissa. King Saddathissa had built seven storied building after the damage.King Bathikabaya re-constructed the Lowamahapaya and King Abhaya added garden at the middle of it (Mada Midula) and a hall to Lowamahapaya. In addition for that, he constructed a stage which was decorated with gems. King Sirinaga II again re-constructed Lowamahapaya with five storied building. King Gotabhaya changed the pillars and King Jettathissa I made it as seven storied and again re-constructed with two storeys.
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