TNPSC Thervupettagam

Buddhist tourism centre in Ghantasala

August 22 , 2017 2683 days 1673 0
  • The government has cleared the proposal of developing Ghantasala village in Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh as one of the prime Buddhist tourist spots.
  • 70 feet Buddha Statue in Mahaparinirvana posture will be built and the theme of the tourist spot is also based on it.
  • In Buddhism, Mahaparinirvana denotes the enlightenment of Buddha attained under the Bodhi tree.
  • Enlightenment in Buddhism means the ultimate state of everlasting, highest peace and happiness entered by an awakened being (Buddha).
  • Ghantasala, known as Katakasila in the ancient times, was a renowned Buddhist centre located near the coast.

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