Dhauli Attractions
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Dhauli is on the bank of the River Daya, south of Bhubaneswar. In 272 BC, the Buddha Sangha established a Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa) at Dhauli along with a monastery called Saddharma. "Ashoka the Great". It was at this location that Emperor Ashoka, full of remorse renounced his bloodthirsty campaign and embraced Buddhism. The edicts at Dhauli are a testimony to the ruler's change of heart.
The Shanti Stupa or Peace Pagoda was built in 1972 through an Indo-Japanese collaboration. The Shanti Stupa is located on the opposite hill from the monastery. The stupa is a round structure with a dome on top.
The Shanti Stupa or Peace Pagoda was built in 1972 through an Indo-Japanese collaboration. The Shanti Stupa is located on the opposite hill from the monastery. The stupa is a round structure with a dome on top.
