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Buddhist tourism centre in Ghantasala
August 22 , 2017
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- 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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