Definition
dagobas
noun
- Plural of dagoba; Buddhist shrines or temples, typically dome-shaped structures built to house sacred relics or commemorate important Buddhist figures.
Usage: Also spelled 'stupas' in Sanskrit; common in South and Southeast Asian Buddhism; Often used in historical and religious contexts
Examples
- The ancient dagobas of Sri Lanka stand as monuments to Buddhist devotion.
- Pilgrims traveled to the dagobas to pay their respects and meditate.
- The dagobas were constructed with intricate carvings and golden spires.
- Many dagobas in Southeast Asia date back over a thousand years.
- The architectural style of these dagobas reflects the region's rich Buddhist heritage.