udayagiri and ratnagiri caves: The miracles of Buddhist architecture

[Amlan1]

Udayagiri (ଉଦୟଗିରି) is the largest Buddhist complex in the Indian state of odisha. It is composed of major stupas and monasteries (vihars). Together with the nearby complexes of Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri, The heritage sites are also known collectively as the "Diamond Triangle" of the "Ratnagiri-Udayagiri-Lalitgiri" complex.Per epigraphical artifacts found at the site, its historical name was “Madhavapura Mahavihara.”This Buddhist complex, preceded by the Ratnagiri and Lalitgiri sites, with their monasteries, is believed to have been active between the 7th and the 12th centuries.

With the splendid view of nature around you and the view of mountains will cherish your soul. The ancient era architecture from the kingdom of king Ashok which beholdes the history of Buddhism gives you a greater idea about history.

So,next time you go bag packing to these caves in the beautiful state of odisha don't forget to click some pictures of these architecture miracles and upload it of Google maps. Weather there is cold and mild have a cup of tea climb the stairs to top of mountain and experience the cave architecture.

Surprise yourself and don't forget to post your view on the post.😊

[KarenVChin]

@Amlan1, nice post!  Do you get a lot of local tourists or foreign tourists who with these ancient, historic Buddhist caves

Cheers,

Kare

[Amlan1]

It's one of the famous tourist spot it the state that attracts a lot of foreign tourist.