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.
What an amazing place to visit! The carvings and stone panels are wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful it is there! :)
ReplyDeleteGiving up the idea of war completely seems like a wonderful thing!
ReplyDeleteThat is extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details. So many temples to visit Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteWonderful series of photos.
ReplyDeletebeautiful capture...
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Nice images.
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Magnificent indeed, thanks for sharing; have a nice Monday
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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.
ReplyDeleteInteresting architecture...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely pagoda!
ReplyDeletethis is a bit different from the ones you previously featured here.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting roof line to the building. I'll bet it gets many visitors throughout the year.
ReplyDeleteYes, really awesome! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful art and architecture and great for D week. Carver, ABCW Team
ReplyDeleteInteresting describe through carving! Beautiful capture on the Stupa and Buddha :)
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeletebelas fotografias...Espectacular....
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Those are amazing carvings, and the story behind them too.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! When I go to India I would like to visit this place.
ReplyDeleteSome delightful structures
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful white temple.
ReplyDeleteShanthi Stupa- So Serene.
ReplyDeleteQuite magnificent...
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteGreat architecture with equally great capture.....
ReplyDeleteI love this monument in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
ReplyDeletenice pic . it it in Buddh Circuit ?
ReplyDeleteGreat shot ! beautiful carvings !
ReplyDeleteFrom the appearance it looked like a modern structure. Then I read it was built in 1970. Nice picture.
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