Lalitgiri Buddhist complex has various structures of religious and architectural importance that have been excavated by the A.S.I. There are various monasteries here and Monastery No. 3. facing south-east, measures 28 x 27 m is the earliest in the complex.
On the basis of architectural ground and excavated material this monastery came into existence between 8th and 12th century A.D during the period of Bhaumakara and Somavamsi dynasties.
The monastery square in plan has two entrances, one in the eastern side and the other in the south-eastern side. It has open courtyard with chambers in all side. The courtyard in the center measures 8 sq.m. The monastery is provided with sanctum at the center of the western side wall.
On the basis of architectural ground and excavated material this monastery came into existence between 8th and 12th century A.D during the period of Bhaumakara and Somavamsi dynasties.
The monastery square in plan has two entrances, one in the eastern side and the other in the south-eastern side. It has open courtyard with chambers in all side. The courtyard in the center measures 8 sq.m. The monastery is provided with sanctum at the center of the western side wall.
The construction material used is bricks lime mortar.
Lovely series of photos.
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ReplyDeletelooks like a big monastery
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this excavation with us. Excavations are so fascinating - a true, undisturbed glimpse into our past. Fascinating stuff. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhere is Lalitagiri ? These excavations resemble those in Nalanda.
ReplyDeleteI'm again amazed at how many ancient structures you have in India!
ReplyDeleteluv the first photo, lovely composition
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are you keeping count on the number of temples and places of interest you've visited?
ReplyDeleteAnother great trip and marvelous captures, Rajesh!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteRam: This is in Orissa. This place can be covered with Udaygiri and Ratangiri.
ReplyDeletePhoto Cache: Thanks, I have lost count.
It's wonderful that this site has been excavated and preserved.
ReplyDeleteYou must be able to sense the history in a place like this!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely place.
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Surprising monastery excabado! It would be interesting to visit inside!
ReplyDeleteSuch rich history you have to enjoy. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteWell preserved complex! Unique open monastery
ReplyDeleteI would like to explore this too!
ReplyDeleteHow grand that temple must've been when it was active!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a grand place at one time.
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As always, your posts give me a picture of India I have yet to see.
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ReplyDeleteInteresting architecture :)
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Wow! Interesting!
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