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A Virtual Tour, Gujarat Govt Preserving Rich Buddhist Heritage

Vadnagar: In 2009, Gujarat State Archeological Department had
discovered remains of a Buddhist monastery in Vadnagar which is the
home town of Shri Narendra Modi. Hieun-Tsang, a famous Chinese
Buddhist Pilgrim had visited Vadnagar in 640 A. D and noted
existence of 1000 Buddhist Monks, and 10 Buddhist Monasteries in
Vadnagar. He also found important Buddhist center with Viharas. The
idea of archeological excavation in Vadnagar was moved by Shri
Modi, he had judged Vadnagar as a prolific site for archeological
excavation in early days of his life when he was resident of
Vadnagar.
Vallabhi: Ancient references indicate that in the
7th Century A. D., Vallabhi was one of the significant Hinayana
Buddhist universities and was comparable to Nalanda’s Mahayana
Buddhist University. In Vallabhi, Hieun-Tsang had confirmed
presence of about 100 monasteries accounting for around 6000
Buddhist monks and also found foreign students in Vallabhi
University.
Devni Mori (Sabarkantha): Devnimori was an
important Buddhist monastic center 1600 years ago. A huge site
consisting of Stupa, Chaitya and Vihara is found on the river
Meshwo near Shamlaji. The relics consisting of stone casket having
original names of Gautam Buddha with detailed inscription were
found from Devni Modi.
Junagadh: One of the best examples of the Buddhist
ideologies is found at Ashokan Rock edicts. It contains
inscriptions of three dynasties which speak the great popular faith
and its healing power to convert the King. Khapra-kodia caves are
datable to 3rd-4th century A. D., it is a group of 10 shelters made
in rock cut style, used by Monks as a monsoon shelter. Apart from
these Upperkot caves and Baba Pyara caves are known as Buddhist
archeological sites in Jungadh.
Khambhalida Caves: Located near Gondal in Rajkot,
Khambhalida caves is the only site with perfectly identifiable
carvings of Boddhistava. It was probably a worshiping site for all
surrounding people having faith in Buddhism and therefore, it is
one of the rarest sites, as most of the monasteries were
residential quarters.
Talaja Caves: About 32 kms from Palitana (famous
pilgrimage for Jains), lies Talaja. The most impressive structure
in Talaja is, the Ebhala Mandapa – a large hall fronted by four
octagonal pillars. A group of 30 caves is nestled in the middle of
hillock that was primarily used during monsoons for 4 months
resting period.
Sana Caves: The remains of Buddhist establishment
of Sana, is located in Amreli District near Rajula. Believed to be
among the earliest caves of Western India dating from 2nd century
B. C., the most interesting group has Ornate Carvings and Stupas,
Rock Cut pillows, Benches and Chaityas. There is a hill in Sana
that has 62 rock shelters scattered at different levels.
Siyot Caves: Located in Lakhpat Taluka of Kutch,
Siyot must have been one of the 80 monastic sites that the 7th
century Chinese travelers reported at the mouth of Indus River. It
is believed to be a Shiva Temple before the Buddhist Monks occupied
the caves.
Kadia Dunger Caves: 7 caves and monolithic lion
pillars are presently found in Kadia Dungar in Bharuch District.
The caves are located at the highest altitude having the figures of
elephants and monkeys inscribed in it, also, some inscriptions in
Brahmi language are found in the caves.
Modi himself has taken keen interest in the activities and has made
the Government machinery work, to develop these Buddhist sites as a
tourism circuit in par with international standards and promote
them globally.
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