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
- ↑ The Pre-Islamic Archaeology of the Maldive Islands. Bulletin de l'École Française d'Extrême-Orient({Template:Year).
- ↑ Caitya | Buddhism | Britannica.