Lalitgiri Buddhist complex has various structures of religious and architectural importance that have been excavated by the A.S.I. One such luminous piece of Buddhist architecture is Mahastupa.
This giant circular stupa of Mahavira built between 1st to 12th century A.D is at the top of the Pushpagiri hill. Inside the brick stupa two relic caskets kept in a container made of Khandolite stone were found. The discovery of relic caskets was the first of its kind in the eastern India.
A climb of approximately 50 steps takes one close to this stupa.
This giant circular stupa of Mahavira built between 1st to 12th century A.D is at the top of the Pushpagiri hill. Inside the brick stupa two relic caskets kept in a container made of Khandolite stone were found. The discovery of relic caskets was the first of its kind in the eastern India.
A climb of approximately 50 steps takes one close to this stupa.
O MY GOODNESS...how impressive. I would love to see this in person.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your photos...
informative...
ReplyDeletewoah that is quite a climb!
ReplyDeleteinteresting looking structure :)
When you say "relic casket," are you referring to the same kind of thing as Roman Catholic "relics" that are kept in their churches - the bones, etc., of sainted people?
ReplyDeleteDid you explore this Stupa from inside? I am curious about it. Where exactly it is situated I.e. the state?
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fascinating place to visit. I'm glad its has been preserved.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the photo of woman in colorful top going down the staircase very much. Camera. Action. You got it.
ReplyDeleteJM, IL-U.S.A.
Well built stupa! Nice captures
ReplyDeleteFotolosopher: Yes you are correct.
ReplyDeleteShesha: There is no opening to this Stupa that I could see.
Terrific post and photos, as always, Rajesh!! Thanks for sharing the beauty!! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!!
ReplyDeleteGreat structure and so old.
ReplyDeleteNicely build stupa,must be for an important person
ReplyDeleteThe shape is pretty unusual from the ones you usually feature.
ReplyDeleteSo impressive!
ReplyDeleteYes, interesting work of Buddhist architecture!
ReplyDeletegreat information :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting and impressive!
ReplyDeleteWonderful views of a fascinating place, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing find. It's interesting that history was hidden away like that.
ReplyDeleteNice place.
ReplyDeleteVery nice picture. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave visited the place...amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis time only two photos ?
ReplyDeleteFantastic
ReplyDeleteDidn't know about it. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI loved visiting this amazing site in Odisha, India.
ReplyDeleteDo share the name of the state & country too for the benefit of those who are not aware :)