(Relevance: Many ancient dynasties were the patrons of Buddhism. They are credited for founding several mahaviharas, chaityas, and stupas. Buddhism is one of the most favourite topic of UPSC. Several ...

Vijayawada: In a big boost to development of the historical Buddhist heritage centre at Nagarjuna Sagar in Palnadu district, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 25 crore. Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna ...

A historic city with stunning Kakatiya architecture, Warangal Fort, and the serene Pakhal Lake for a perfect getaway. Home to one of the tallest dams in India, this place offers scenic boat rides to ...

he proposed ropeways at Yadagirigutta temple (2 km), Bhongir Fort (1 km), Hanuman Konda in Nalgonda (2 km), Nagarjunasagar connecting Nagarjunakonda (5 km), and Ramagiri Fort in Manthani (2 km).

Adding to the cultural allure were stops at Nagarjunakonda and the Ramappa Temple—both recognized by UNESCO for their outstanding historical significance. These sites, steeped in tradition and ...

Adding to the cultural allure were stops at Nagarjunakonda and the Ramappa Temple—both recognized by UNESCO for their outstanding historical significance. These sites, steeped in tradition and ...

The tour included visits to UNESCO protected sites such as the Buddhavanam Project, the world’s largest Buddhist heritage theme park, Nagarjunakonda and Ramappa Temples. The group also explored ...

Within the caves, you’ll find Chaityas (prayer halls) and Viharas (monastic caves or rooms of monks). Earlier, these caves were part of the ancient trade route between the Arabian Sea and the Deccan ...

This month is full of festivals and traditions where people visit different chibas/chaityas and thurs to perform devotional songs. However, these ancient practices are no longer performed in most of ...

As part of its drive towards austerity, the only kind of art and architecture that it supported were Stupas (stone-cased moulds that commemorated relics of Buddha), Chaityas (prayer halls) and Viharas ...