Describe in short any one of the Stupas/
Monasteries mentioned
above from Maharashtra and Odisha.
Underline the key words.
Answers
Answer:
Pushpagiri (IAST: Puṣpagiri) was an ancient Buddhist mahavihara or monastic complex located atop Langudi Hill (or Hills) in Jajpur district of Odisha, India. Pushpagiri was mentioned in the writings of the Chinese traveller Xuanzang (c. 602 – c. 664) and some other ancient sources. Until the 1990s, it was hypothesised to be one or all of the Lalitgiri-Ratnagiri-Udayagiri group of monastic sites, also located in Jajpur district. These sites contain ruins of many buildings, stupas of various sizes, sculptures (many now removed to museums), and other artifacts.
Puspagiri
ପୁଷ୍ପଗିରି
Pushpagiri (Langudi Hill) - Jajpur - Odisha - Buddhist site - Rock-Cut Stupas - 2.JPG
Carvings on a rock face
Religion
Affiliation
Buddhism
Status
Preserved
Location
Location
India
State
Odisha
Pushpagiri Vihara is located in OdishaPushpagiri Vihara
Shown within Odisha
Show map of Odisha
Show map of India
Show all
Geographic coordinates
20.722739°N 86.190338°E
However, archaeological excavations conducted at Langudi Hills during 1996-2006 resulted in the discovery of another site, with inscriptions describing the local monastery as puṣpa sabhar giriya, and identified by the excavators as Pushpagiri. This has now become the general view among scholars. The site has now been made accessible for tourism.
The visit of Xuanzang indicates that Pushpagiri was an important Buddhist site in ancient India. Along with Nalanda, Vikramashila, Odantapuri, Takshashila and Vallabhi, it is believed to be a major ancient centre of learning. It flourished between 3rd and 11th centuries CE.[1]