Famous Temples in India

Architecture

The Bavikonda Buddhist Monastery is an old and sacred site in the Indian subcontinent. The complex is spread over a large area, consisting of a few hills where you can find quite a few stupas. Different shrines, temples, galleries can also be found around the complex. There are a total of 26 structures that can be found in Bavikonda. Based on their architectural style we can determine that the complex was built over three different stages. Along with the remains of kitchens and stores, lies the Bavikonda stupa which is also known as the Mahastupa. It is a shrine for Buddhists, which is round in shape and till this day remains in very good condition. The complex also houses the historic Dagoba. This is a kind of stupa that is associated with earthly remains of Lord Buddha. One of the caves that were carved out of a rock, houses a large statue of Buddha himself. A stairway leads down to the spot where the remains have been found. There were a total of 24 pillars and rooms inside the cave. Out of the remains that were found here, the most important one is an urn that contains a piece of bone that is supposed to be a part of Lord Buddha. There were several inscriptions found all around the complex. Pots, caskets, tiles and coins were also recovered from the site by the Archaeological Department.