It was replaced by the current shrine in 1978 , and is said to possess the power to ward evil spirits , obstacles and dangers .
The Arahant Uppagupta Shrine was originally constructed as a wooden structure in 1840 .
Arahant Uppagupta Shrine was replaced by the current shrine in 1978 , and is said to possess the power to ward evil spirits , obstacles and dangers .
The Arahant Uppagupta Shrine was originally constructed as a wooden structure in 1840 .