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Andhra Pradesh

Buddhist Centres in Andhra Pradesh


Dhulikatta
The Buddhist stupa and vihara found here were constructed during the last quarter of 2nd century BC on a prominent mound. The stupa was enlarged with addition of ayaka platforms and embellishment.

more details Adurru(Dubaraju Gudi), Adurru
Adurru is located near Nagaram in Razole taluk of East Godavari district. The village lies on the west bank of the Vainetaya, a branch of Godavari river 9.5 km. from the sea.

more details Sankaram
The Buddhist ruins are located on the contiguous hills locally known as Bojjanakonda and Lingalametta consist of numerous monolithic stupas, caves and structural buildings.

more details The Statue of Lord Buddha, Hyderabad
The Buddha statue has been placed on the rock of Gibraltar in the placid waters of the Hussain Sagar. It is the tallest standing monolith of 72 feet, erected as a part of the Buddha Poornima project.

more details Chandavaram Buddhist site, Chandavaram
Chandavaram is located on the right bank of the river Gundla Kamma in Pakasam district.There is a very interesting stupa constructed on elevated terrace which is the first of its kind in Andhra Pradesh.

more details Nagarjuna Konda, Nagarjunasagar
Following the discovery of the site in 1926 by A.R.Saraswathi, the site was excavated and a number of Buddhist monuments were brought to light. Nagarjuna konda again assumed importance in 1950s.

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