Buddhist Sites

From Siddhartha to Sakyamuni and finally to the Buddha or the Enlightened one - an incredible transformation of a prince to an enlightened teacher, who walked the earth more than 2500 years ago.

As part of the Mauryan Empire during the reign of Emperor Ashoka, This part of the world evolved as a significant centre of Buddhism. However, according to some historians, Buddhism came here long before emperor Ashoka converted to Buddhism, infact as soon as the religion was born. However most stupas found here were built under the direction of Emperor Ashoka. A remarkable feature of Buddhist legacy in here is the perfect way it has blended with the local culture. According to some historians, the forms of buddhist viharas and chaiytyas have been the underlying influence of south Indian temple architecture. For the curious tourist the Primary Buddhist centre of interest is Amaravathi and Nagarjunakonda around 400 Km from here However Vizag have its own of these in Bavikonda, Pavuralakonda etc. Visitors following the buddhist trails have many places to visit.

Thotlakonda

Bavikonda

Pavuralakonda

Sankaram