Rangkuta Banashram Stupa

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The Rangkuta Banashram Stupa is an ancient stupa located in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.[1][2] Here, there is a statue of Buddha, which is the third-largest in the world.[3][4][5]

Board placed by the Department of Archaeology, Bangladesh, regarding Rangkuta Banashram Stupa

History[edit]

Rangkuta was one of the stupas built by Ashoka. Ashoka, who ruled from 273-232 BCE, included a significant part of the Indian subcontinent in his empire. One of his significant contributions was the preservation and distribution of the uncountable relics of Buddha. After the demise of Buddha, his remains (bone relics) were distributed in various parts, and King Ajatashatru of Magadha initially protected them.[6] Ashoka took great interest in these relics and preserved them in 84,000 stupas or chaityas.[7]

Statue of Emperor Ashoka, from Rangkuta Banashram Stupa
Mauryan Empire, 260 BCE, with Rangkuta Stupa in the sphere of Ashoka's influence

In the 6th century BCE, during the reign of King Chendi, a large Buddha statue was installed here.

Gallery[edit]

  • Lion, at Rangkut Banashram Buddhist Monastery

    Lion, at Rangkut Banashram Buddhist Monastery

  • Ashoka Pillar, reinstalled by the administration of Rangkut Banashram Stupa. According to the locals, the original Ashoka Pillar was broken by Muslim invaders a few hundred years ago.

    Ashoka Pillar, reinstalled by the administration of Rangkut Banashram Stupa. According to the locals, the original Ashoka Pillar was broken by Muslim invaders a few hundred years ago.

  • Board placed by the administration of Rangkut Banashram Stupa

    Board placed by the administration of Rangkut Banashram Stupa

  • Board placed by the administration of Rangkut Banashram Stupa

    Board placed by the administration of Rangkut Banashram Stupa

  • Ashoka Chakra placed by the administration of Rangkut Banashram Stupa

    Ashoka Chakra placed by the administration of Rangkut Banashram Stupa

  • Buddhist temple

    Buddhist temple

  • Statues of Shakyamuni Buddha and his disciples

    Statues of Shakyamuni Buddha and his disciples

  • Birth of Buddha and the Seven Steps

    Birth of Buddha and the Seven Steps

  • Entrance Gate

    Entrance Gate

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Ramu". www.beautifulbangladesh.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  2. ↑ "Bangladesh Buddhist - WorldPlaces". bangladesh.worldplaces.me. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  3. ↑ Traveler, Lonely (2010-06-18). "Buddhist temple in Ramu – Cox's Bazar". Lonely Traveler. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  4. ↑ "Ministry of Foreign Affairs". mofa.gov.bd. Retrieved 2023-09-20.[dead link]
  5. ↑ "Photos at Ramkot Buddhist Temple | Rangkut Buddha Bihar - Cox's Bāzār, Chittagong Division". foursquare.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  6. ↑ "Insight inside". Gulf Times. 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  7. ↑ "Insight inside". Gulf Times. 2014-04-21. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
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