Odisha has been a land of multi cultural
values and virtues. The equal acceptance towards all religion has gifted Odisha
with large cultural, heritable riches which makes it a place of exploration.
Buddhism is embedded in many places of Odisha like, Jajpur, Cuttack, Sambalpur,
Phulbani, Bhubaneswar etc. But the major
places are the hills of Puspagiri which are a collection of three hills-
Lalitgiri, Udaigiri, Ratnagiri popularly known as the “Diamond triangle” of
Buddhism in Odisha .
The archeological
department was able to trace the remnants and ruins belonging to Buddhist
culture and tradition in the womb of these hills. A large number of statues
were excavated. The sculptures included the face of Buddha, large and small,
Buddha in different positions of meditation.
Some extremely impressive stupas were dug out and along with them a
large number of votive stupas. Relics in form of caskets, images with
inscriptions, objects of use were some of many things that were excavated. Many
monasteries were dug out which were found to be really complex as per there time.
Two storey buildings, with compound walls and floorings, courtyards, apsidal
shrines, prayer hall, podiums of mediations can leave you startled and
nostaligic.
Dhauligiri is
another such place, called as the “Peace Pagoda” which was an important center
for Buddhist learning and is a frequently visited tourist spot of Odisha. So
book your Buddhist tour of Odisha at www.odishavactions.com
or call us at 9338382999.
Abhijit
Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations
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