Orissa is one of the states in India that abound in
Buddhist sites and monuments. Right from the ancient rock edicts to the
exquisitely carved stupas to the splendid Buddhist monasteries and
temples, the state has it all. However, it was under the reign of
Emperor Ashoka that Orissa became one of the major centers of Buddhism
in the country. If you are planning to go on a tour of Orissa, make sure
to visit all the major Buddhist pilgrim destinations in the state, such
as Dhauli Hill, Lalitagiri, Udaigiri, etc.
Udaigiri
Udaigiri, along with Ratnagiri and Lalitagiri, forms the Buddhist
Triangle in India. The city is situated in the state of Orissa and holds
the distinction of being its largest Buddhist complex. Excavations are
being carried out at the site by the Archaeological Survey of India,
since quite a long time. More
Ratnagiri
Ratnagiri is a splendid Buddhist site that comes under the Jajpur
district of Orissa. It is situated at a distance of approximately 100 km
from Bhubaneswar and 70 km from Cuttack. The site, situated on a small
hill, stands surrounded by rivers from all the sides. More
Dhauli Hill
Dhauli Hill, one of the most visited Buddhist pilgrim destinations in
India, is situated in the state of Orissa. It is located in the Khurda
district, at a distance of approximately 8 km from Bhubaneswar. The hill
represents the place where, after witnessing the carnage of Kalinga War,
Emperor Ashoka relinquished war and adopted Buddhism. More
Udaygiri & Khandagiri
Caves
Orissa is well known for the ancient caves located in the twin cities
of Udaygiri (meaning the hill of the sunrise) and Khandagiri (meaning
the broken hill). They are situated near the capital city of
Bhubaneswar. Udaygiri caves are approximately 135 ft high and Khandagiri
caves are 118 ft high. More
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