Date: 26th Sep 2017
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: Rs 10 for car entry to Dhauli. Rs 25 for light and sound show.
Timing: Dawn to Dusk. Light and sound show timing given below.
Distance: 1445 Kms one way.
Parking: Roadside.
Food: Small snack available.
Photography: Allowed.
Other attractions nearby: Asoka rock edicts, Asoka Pillar, Shiva Temple.
Shanti stupa or peace pagoda is situated on the Dhauli hill. The stupa was built by Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in 1970. The deadly Kalinga war between the Maurya's and the Kalingas happened around this region. Looking at the aftermath of the war from this hill led the transformation of Asoka. Asoka dedicated his rest of life towards non-violence and dharma.
The construction of the Shanti stupa was assisted by Fuji Guruji and completed in 1972. The stupa is shaped like a dome.
The peace pagoda is a prime attraction and symbolizes the peaceful coexistence of humankind.
The place is one of the important pilgrim centers for Buddhist religion.
Region around the hill where its believed the Kalinga war happened.
Buddha in sleeping form.
Lion statue around the stupa looking at the vast land.
We were here.
The stupa along with the rock edicts is a major tourist attraction near Bhubaneswar.
Visitors: Arun, Shilpi and Harsh
Fee: Rs 10 for car entry to Dhauli. Rs 25 for light and sound show.
Timing: Dawn to Dusk. Light and sound show timing given below.
Distance: 1445 Kms one way.
Parking: Roadside.
Food: Small snack available.
Photography: Allowed.
Other attractions nearby: Asoka rock edicts, Asoka Pillar, Shiva Temple.
Shanti stupa or peace pagoda is situated on the Dhauli hill. The stupa was built by Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in 1970. The deadly Kalinga war between the Maurya's and the Kalingas happened around this region. Looking at the aftermath of the war from this hill led the transformation of Asoka. Asoka dedicated his rest of life towards non-violence and dharma.
The construction of the Shanti stupa was assisted by Fuji Guruji and completed in 1972. The stupa is shaped like a dome.
The peace pagoda is a prime attraction and symbolizes the peaceful coexistence of humankind.
The place is one of the important pilgrim centers for Buddhist religion.
Region around the hill where its believed the Kalinga war happened.
Buddha in sleeping form.
Lion statue around the stupa looking at the vast land.
We were here.
The stupa along with the rock edicts is a major tourist attraction near Bhubaneswar.
Thanks for the beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pics.