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AMRAVATI

Location : 65 km from Vijayawada in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Famous For : The ruins of a 2000-year-old Buddhist settlement.
Significance : Archaeological Site
Major Attraction : Largest Stupa Of Buddha In The Country, Lord Amreswara Temple

Amravati – Land with Unlimited Divinity

Lying on the right bank of river Krishna in the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, Amravati boasts of the relics of a 2000 year old Buddhist settlement and the great Buddhist stupa, that pulls in archaeologists and pilgrims in large chunks.

Amravati is one of the most revered Buddhist sites in India, holding the remains of the Buddhist relics in the Satavahana period, which consist majestic carvings, chaityas, viharas, murals and panels. Once the capital of the Satavahana dynasty which ruled for four centuries Amravati is known for its Great Stupa larger than the Sanchi Stupa that stood at this place around 2000 years ago. The stupa at Amravati is locally called, the Mahastupa and is also known as 'Deepaladinne', or 'Mound of lamps'. An envoy of Emperor Ashoka, who went to propagate Buddhism in the region, laid the foundation of this great stupa at Amravati.













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