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'''Bavikonda Buddhist Complex''' lies about 16&nbsp;km from [[Visakhapatnam]], in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], on a hill about 130 metres above mean sea level. The term Bavikonda in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] means a '''hill of wells'''. As per its name, Bavikonda is a hill which has wells for the collection of rainwater. Bavikonda<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7ZZPAQAAMAAJ&q=bavikonda|title=Bavikonda: A Buddhist Site in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh|year=1994| publisher=Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh }}</ref> Monastic ruins dates back to the 3rd century BCE.
'''Bavikonda Buddhist Complex''' lies about 16&nbsp;km from [[Visakhapatnam]], in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]], on a hill about 130 metres above mean sea level. The term Bavikonda in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] means a '''hill of wells'''. As per its name, Bavikonda is a hill which has wells for the collection of rainwater. Bavikonda<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7ZZPAQAAMAAJ&q=bavikonda&dq=bavikonda|title=Bavikonda: A Buddhist Site in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh|year=1994| publisher=Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh }}</ref> Monastic ruins dates back to the 3rd century BCE.


A large Buddhist complex was excavated at this site. The excavated remnants are as follows:  
A large Buddhist complex was excavated at this site. The excavated remnants are as follows:  
*A piece of bone stored in an [[urn]], supposed to be one of the remains of the [[Buddha]],
*A piece of bone stored in an [[urn]], supposed to be one of the remains of the [[Buddha]],
*Inscriptions,
*Inscriptions,
*[[Pottery]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ju1tAAAAMAAJ&q=pavurallakonda |title=Journal of the Andhra Historical Research Society Volume 39|year=1995| publisher=Andhra Historical Research Society }}</ref>
*[[Pottery]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Ju1tAAAAMAAJ&q=pavurallakonda&dq=pavurallakonda |title=Journal of the Andhra Historical Research Society Volume 39|year=1995| publisher=Andhra Historical Research Society }}</ref>
*Relic caskets,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tYGAAAAYAAJ&q=bavikonda |title=Buddhist Relic-Caskets In South India| publisher=Bharatiya Kala Prakashan }}</ref>
*Relic caskets,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tYGAAAAYAAJ&q=bavikonda&dq=bavikonda |title=Buddhist Relic-Caskets In South India| publisher=Bharatiya Kala Prakashan }}</ref>
*Tiles,
*Tiles,
*Bricks,
*Bricks,
*Coins etc.
*Coins etc.
were recovered here by the State archaeological Department.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://museums.ap.nic.in/b-sites.htm |title=Dept. Of Archaeology & Museums |access-date=2012-10-24 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209160246/http://museums.ap.nic.in/b-sites.htm |archive-date=2012-02-09 }}</ref>
were recovered here by the State archaeological Department.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://museums.ap.nic.in/b-sites.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-10-24 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120209160246/http://museums.ap.nic.in/b-sites.htm |archive-date=2012-02-09 }}</ref>


The Buddhist sites of [[Thotlakonda]] and [[Pavurallakonda]] are situated close by.
The Buddhist sites of [[Thotlakonda]] and [[Pavurallakonda]] are situated close by.
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Latest revision as of 07:53, 24 November 2023

Bavikonda
Protected Buddhist monument complex
Apsidal Stupa at Bavikonda
Apsidal Stupa at Bavikonda
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Coordinates: 17°49′2″N 83°23′27″E / 17.81722°N 83.39083°E / 17.81722; 83.39083
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictVisakhapatnam
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationAP
Nearest cityVisakhapatnam
Holy relic sites map of Andhra Pradesh

Bavikonda Buddhist Complex lies about 16 km from Visakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on a hill about 130 metres above mean sea level. The term Bavikonda in Telugu means a hill of wells. As per its name, Bavikonda is a hill which has wells for the collection of rainwater. Bavikonda[1] Monastic ruins dates back to the 3rd century BCE.

A large Buddhist complex was excavated at this site. The excavated remnants are as follows:

  • A piece of bone stored in an urn, supposed to be one of the remains of the Buddha,
  • Inscriptions,
  • Pottery,[2]
  • Relic caskets,[3]
  • Tiles,
  • Bricks,
  • Coins etc.

were recovered here by the State archaeological Department.[4]

The Buddhist sites of Thotlakonda and Pavurallakonda are situated close by.

The Indian National Trust for Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) has already appealed to the authorities to ensure better protection of Buddhist sites by taking up the declaration of Bavikonda, Thotlakonda, Pavurallakonda and Bojjannakonda as heritage sites by UNESCO. This will not only pave the way for steady flow of funds but also generate employment opportunities for the locals.[citation needed]

Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Bavikonda stupas Visakhapatnam
    Bavikonda stupas Visakhapatnam
  • A stone stupa at Bavikonda
    A stone stupa at Bavikonda
  • Stupa at Bavikonda near Visakhapatnam
    Stupa at Bavikonda near Visakhapatnam
  • Bavikonda Mahastupa Visakhapatnam
    Bavikonda Mahastupa Visakhapatnam
  • Walls of Apsidal stupa at Bavikonda
    Walls of Apsidal stupa at Bavikonda
  • Votive Stupa at Bavikonda Visakhapatnam
    Votive Stupa at Bavikonda Visakhapatnam
  • Vihara at Bavikonda Visakhapatnam
    Vihara at Bavikonda Visakhapatnam
  • Votive stupas at Bavikonda
    Votive stupas at Bavikonda
  • View at Bavikonda in Visakhapatnam
    View at Bavikonda in Visakhapatnam
  • Bricks on a votive stupa at Bavikonda
    Bricks on a votive stupa at Bavikonda

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Bavikonda: A Buddhist Site in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh". Department of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh. 1994.
  2. ↑ "Journal of the Andhra Historical Research Society Volume 39". Andhra Historical Research Society. 1995.
  3. ↑ "Buddhist Relic-Caskets In South India". Bharatiya Kala Prakashan.
  4. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 February 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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