The discovery of 2-metre-long Buddha heads with intact features in Ratnagiri establishes that Buddhism was the predominant ...
Prior to the December 2024 excavation, a small portion of what appeared to be a Buddhist head and some other structural remains were visible on southern side of the main monastery. According to ...
ASI's latest excavation at Ratnagiri in Jajpur uncovers three colossal Buddha heads, votive stupas & inscriptions. Discoveries highlight Odisha's deep-rooted Buddhist heritage & links to Southeast ...
He also underscored the historical relevance of Gandhamardan, citing references from Chinese traveller Xuanzang’s book Si-Yu-Ki which mentions a Buddhist monastery in the region where renowned ...