Dhauli located on the banks of the river Daya, just 8 km from Bhubaneswar is a hill with vast open space adjoining it. On the top of the hill is the magnificent white peace pagoda, the Shanthi Stupa.
It was built by the Japan Buddha Sangha and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in the 1970 - 1972.
The overall structure of the stupa is in the shape of a dome. Here, one finds the edict of Lord Budddha which is visited by numerous Buddhist devotees.
One can spot the Buddha footprints as well as the Bodhi tree over the stone panels. Over the panels, one also spots the image of Ashoka who keeps his sword of war in front of Lord Buddha suggesting that he had given up the idea of war completely.
It was built by the Japan Buddha Sangha and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in the 1970 - 1972.
The overall structure of the stupa is in the shape of a dome. Here, one finds the edict of Lord Budddha which is visited by numerous Buddhist devotees.
One can spot the Buddha footprints as well as the Bodhi tree over the stone panels. Over the panels, one also spots the image of Ashoka who keeps his sword of war in front of Lord Buddha suggesting that he had given up the idea of war completely.
34 comments:
What an amazing place to visit! The carvings and stone panels are wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Have a happy week!
How beautiful it is there! :)
Giving up the idea of war completely seems like a wonderful thing!
That is extraordinary.
Beautiful details. So many temples to visit Rajesh!
Wonderful series of photos.
beautiful capture...
thanks
Nice images.
A wonderful one.
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Magnificent indeed, thanks for sharing; have a nice Monday
much love...
Only the current structure was built in 1970. Otherwise, a cave not open to the public is present below the stairs leading upto the shrine, which is centuries old- dating since Ashoka's times.
Interesting architecture...
What a lovely pagoda!
this is a bit different from the ones you previously featured here.
That is a very interesting roof line to the building. I'll bet it gets many visitors throughout the year.
Yes, really awesome! Great photos!
Very beautiful art and architecture and great for D week. Carver, ABCW Team
Interesting describe through carving! Beautiful capture on the Stupa and Buddha :)
This building is very different from the temples you showed before. This beautifully decorated reminds me of the Sacré Coeur in Paris.
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Fascinating Design.
belas fotografias...Espectacular....
Cumprimentos
Those are amazing carvings, and the story behind them too.
Great photos! When I go to India I would like to visit this place.
Some delightful structures
This is a beautiful white temple.
Shanthi Stupa- So Serene.
Quite magnificent...
I thought at first extraterrestrials had landed on the roof:-) Then had a thought that maybe it is supposed to represent a lotus flowers. Interesting place.
Great pics, Rajesh!
Great architecture with equally great capture.....
I love this monument in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
nice pic . it it in Buddh Circuit ?
Great shot ! beautiful carvings !
From the appearance it looked like a modern structure. Then I read it was built in 1970. Nice picture.
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