Buddhist Heritage Site in Odisha That Charms You

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Buddhism in Odisha may not seem to be a big thing but without the ever presence of Lord Buddha in this land his huge influence on Odisha is a great thing for its people. Odisha plays an important role in spreading Buddhist Philosophy throughout the state and even outside. Buddhist heritage site in Odisha has witnessed the gradual transformation of the Mahayana from of Buddhism into Vajrayana form by the middle of the ninth century AD. Introduction to Tantric form of worship is also utilized during Mahayana Buddhism here.
Odisha Buddhist circuit includes the destinations of Jajpur and Dhauli. Impartant names of Jajpur are Udaigiri, Ratnagiri, Pushpagiri and Lailitgiri.

Udaigiri
Udaigiri one of the tourist attractions in Jajpur is situated at a distance of 100 kms from Bhubaneswar 20 kms from Cuttack. The Buddhist remains are believed to be flourished during seventh and twelfth century AD. One of the renowned monastery named Madhavpura Mahavira was found here.
Ratnagiri
It is situated near Birupa River in Jajpur district. The Buddhist discoveries include here two large monasteries, big stupa and enormous votive stupas which were present here from Gupta ruling period are included as important land mark of Odisha Buddhist circuit.
Lalitgiri
The Lalitgiri excavation includes the early Buddhist complex that dates back to 1st century AD. The ruins include the chaitya hall, large votive stupas and a renovated stone stupa. The Mahayana sculptures include Bodhisattva statues, Jambhala and Tara statues etc.
Dhauli
It is situated on the Puri- Konark highway on the banks of Daya River. The place was always remains in Odisha history or even India history for changing great Mauryan King Ashoka to a saint. The bloody Kalinga war forever changed the king to follow the path of peace.

The other important Buddhist heritage of Odisha are Padmapur in Raygada district, Balasore district, Banpur in Ganjam district, Kuruma in Konark, Biswanath Hill, Jaugada, Sambalpur district and Naraj etc. But the major attraction is the Odisha Buddhist circuit of Jajpur.

To visit the circuit makes your stay at Toshali Pushpagiri hotel in Jajpur. The hotel offers wide variety to its visitors like comfortable 22 rooms, recreational amenities with cordial services. The Pushpagiri accommodation at Toshali provides finest comforts with warm services to make an exotic stay at the land of Buddhist ruins. The elegant amenities and cordial services include the facilities that enthrall your vacation is multi-cuisine restaurant, where you can taste foods of different taste that includes blend of local, India and international flavors. Banquet hall, conference halls are there for any special social or corporate events and meetings. To rejuvenate your mind, body and soul this one of the best hotels in Odisha provides health club, and Ayurvedic spa. Pushpagiri hotel booking provides luxurious service accommodation along with premium facilities like spacious room, air condition, cable television network, writing desk, attached bathroom, Balcony to view the amazing beauty of greenery ambience, tour and travel desk, laundry service with large car parking coverage.
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