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Lalitgiri – The Ancient Buddhist Site

Lalitgiri – The Ancient Buddhist Site

Lalitgiri is an ancient Buddhist site located in the Indian state of Odisha. It is part of the “Diamond Triangle” of Buddhist sites in Odisha, along with Ratnagiri and Udayagiri. Lalitgiri is known for its impressive Buddhist monasteries and stupas, which date back to the 1st century BCE.…

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Nagarjunakonda – The Ancient Island

Nagarjunakonda – The Ancient Island

Nagarjunakonda is an island located in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, in the midst of the Nagarjuna Sagar reservoir. It is an important archaeological site that dates back to the 3rd century BCE, and it is known for its rich cultural and historical heritage. The island was once the site of a thriving Buddhist university and is home to many important monuments and artifacts from that period.…

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