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.