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 we shall rediscover Monastery No. 1. is the largest one and measures 36 sq.mtr externally.
On the basis of architectural ground and excavated material this monastery came into existence between 10th and 11th century A.D during the period of Bhaumakara and Somavamsi dynasties.
The monastery rectangular on plan is facing to south east and oriented north-west to south-east. The monastery has an open courtyard with chambers in all side fronted by a veranda and a sanctum. The courtyard in the center measures 12.9 sq.mtr
For courtyard and doorjambs the material used is Khandolite stone are used and bricks are used for other structures.
On the basis of architectural ground and excavated material this monastery came into existence between 10th and 11th century A.D during the period of Bhaumakara and Somavamsi dynasties.
The monastery rectangular on plan is facing to south east and oriented north-west to south-east. The monastery has an open courtyard with chambers in all side fronted by a veranda and a sanctum. The courtyard in the center measures 12.9 sq.mtr
For courtyard and doorjambs the material used is Khandolite stone are used and bricks are used for other structures.
Nice. Glad to know more about this.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting religious site. I've never heard of the stone Klandolite. Got to learn something everyday. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteJM, Illinois-U.S.A.
It must have been splendid so long ago.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures !
ReplyDeleteWhat fun shots.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
ReplyDeleteCute boys and lovely series of photos of the well built monastery ~
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artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
What a fascinating place. Thank you for taking us there.
ReplyDeleteWonderful, fascinating post and photos for the day, Rajesh, as always! Hope you and your family have a great weekend!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like there's some serious history there!
ReplyDeleteNice to know about this place. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful works, beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteVery unusual monastery and wonderful discovery!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing find - you can just imagine how splendid it was in its day.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful place.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a peaceful spot, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWe have history, you can ancient history! Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Is the Khandolite stone a very hard stone. I would think so for it to last this long.
ReplyDeletehistory is well maintained here
ReplyDeleteA very interesting old site.
ReplyDeleteI like the shape in which the stone steps are cut.
ReplyDeleteFascinating- I would like to be there and explore!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures of the remains of the ancient monastery. Where exactly is Lalitgiri?
ReplyDeleteThis is in Orissa. With Cuttack as base one can cover Lalitgiri, Ratangiri and Udaygiri in one day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures, Rajesh.
ReplyDeleteMore history unearthed. Nice!
ReplyDeleteOrissa, right?
This is so interesting!!!!.....
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Nice captures, waiting for the other three monastries
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.
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